Built in 2015, 161 residences across 73 floors.
53 West 53rd Street, 10019
53 West 53rd Street was designed by Jean Nouvel. It tapers as it rises, the north and south faces sloping away at two different angles, and the structure that makes that possible is on the outside where it can be seen. The diagonal members that wrap the tower are a diagrid, and WSP, the structural engineer, records it as reinforced concrete rather than steel, made up of vertical columns, inclined braces and horizontal spandrel beams.
Putting the frame on the face has two effects indoors. Floor plates change shape as the tower narrows, so apartments differ floor by floor rather than repeating. And the diagonals cross the window wall at an angle that shifts with height, so the perimeter of a room is interrupted by a structural member running through it on the diagonal.
It sets where a window wall is solid and where it is glazed, and it will not accept anything detailed on the assumption of a vertical mullion or a square corner. Millwork at the perimeter is cut to the diagonal or held clear of it.
Within walking distance
Building facts
Built
2015
Last altered
2014
Floors
73
Residences
161
New York City Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output, version 26v1. Tax lot 1012697502.
Public records show 53 WEST 53RD STREET was built in 2015 and rises 73 floors with 161 residential units (NYC MapPLUTO, version 26v2). No HPD violations are recorded for this lot (NYC Open Data, as of October 27, 2026). The Department of Buildings has 50 or more job filings on record for this lot (NYC Open Data).
Public record
Last altered
2014
Total units
163
Total permits
50 or more
NYC MapPLUTO 26v2, NYC Open Data. Tax lot 1012697502. Violations and permits as of October 27, 2026.
23 filings in the last 24 months, last filing Mar 2026
The record
Permits and violations from the Department of Buildings and the Housing Preservation and Development, newest first.
DOB NOW filings from June 2016.
PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR APARTMENT 55A, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $34,000 (as filed, not verified)
PROPOSED MINOR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR APARTMENT 55A, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $34,000 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 55A WITH MINOR DEMOLITION. REMOVE & RELOCATE NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS & CEILINGS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $340,000 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF APT. 55A WITH MINOR DEMOLITION. REMOVE & RELOCATE NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS & CEILINGS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $340,000 (as filed, not verified)
Relocate 5 Sprinkler heads in apt 25c. No change to occupancy use or egress.
Filed estimated cost: $21,000 (as filed, not verified)
Application filed for the interior renovation of apartment 15B. There is no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Filed estimated cost: $100,000 (as filed, not verified)
Interior renovation of apartment of Apt 25 C. No change to occupancy use or egress under this application.
Filed estimated cost: $50,000 (as filed, not verified)
Minor interior work to do a drop ceiling
Filed estimated cost: $50,000 (as filed, not verified)
Minor interior work to do a drop ceiling
Filed estimated cost: $50,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
Modify sprinkler heads and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $6,140 (as filed, not verified)
Modify mechanical ductwork and install new AC unit as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $7,000 (as filed, not verified)
Installation of new sink in laundry room as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $1,800 (as filed, not verified)
PROPOSE INSTALLING NEW AIR DIVERTER/BAFFLE TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH NEW CEILINGS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS, DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS, TOILET EXHAUST SYSTEMS OR OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEMS.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
Proposed cosmetic interior renovation in the existing apartment #57B as per plan. No change in use, egress and occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
Minor alteration to plumbing fixtures in an existing powder room and relocation of one sprinkler head at the ceiling as per plans submitted. No change in use, occupancy, and means of egress.
Filed estimated cost: $28,000 (as filed, not verified)
SELECTIVE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING APARTMENT 48(B). RECONFIGURE EXISTING POWDER ROOM FIXTURES, AND MODIFY CEILINGS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. ADD DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND CONTROLS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR MEANS OF EGRES.
Filed estimated cost: $115,000 (as filed, not verified)
PL FIXTURES IN 54B FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW GC. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
Filed estimated cost: $2,500 (as filed, not verified)
Minor duct work as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $15,000 (as filed, not verified)
General construction as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $446,400 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of apartment 48A to include interior non-structural demolition and construction.
Filed estimated cost: $821,972 (as filed, not verified)
Minor replacement of existing fixtures, converting shower to tub. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $25,000 (as filed, not verified)
PROPOSE INSTALLING NEW AIR DIVERTER/BAFFLE TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH NEW CEILINGS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS, DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS, TOILET EXHAUST SYSTEMS OR OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEMS.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
Proposed cosmetic interior renovation in the existing apartment #57B as per plan. No change in use, egress and occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
Modify plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $5,000 (as filed, not verified)
PL FIXTURES IN 54B FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW GC. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
Filed estimated cost: $2,500 (as filed, not verified)
INTERIOR RENOVATION IN APT 54B FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW PL. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.
Filed estimated cost: $121,295 (as filed, not verified)
Proposed interior renovation to include partitions, ceilings, doors, floors and finishes as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $248,999 (as filed, not verified)
Modify sprinkler heads and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $15,000 (as filed, not verified)
Sprinkler work as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $7,500 (as filed, not verified)
Plumbing work as shown on the plans to Apt 35A.
Filed estimated cost: $17,500 (as filed, not verified)
Sprinkler work as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $7,500 (as filed, not verified)
Minor duct work as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $15,000 (as filed, not verified)
General construction as shown on the plans.
Filed estimated cost: $446,400 (as filed, not verified)
Renovation of apartment 48A to include interior non-structural demolition and construction.
Filed estimated cost: $821,972 (as filed, not verified)
Minor replacement of existing fixtures, converting shower to tub. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $25,000 (as filed, not verified)
Interior renovation of an existing apartment, minor partition work and finishes. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $679,591 (as filed, not verified)
Interior renovation of an existing apartment, minor partition work and finishes. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $679,591 (as filed, not verified)
Modify sprinkler heads and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $14,000 (as filed, not verified)
Modify plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
Proposed minor interior renovation to include partitions, ceilings, doors, floors and finishes as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filed estimated cost: $400,000 (as filed, not verified)
RENOVATION OF MASTER BATHROOM AND 3RD BATHROOM, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF EXISTING FIXTURES AND INSTALLATION OF NEW BATHROOM FIXTURES ON EXISTING ROUGHING. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY / USE, EGRESS OR FIRE PROTECTION UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Filed estimated cost: $10,000 (as filed, not verified)
plumbing fixtures replacement on existing roughing as shown on plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress, or occupancy
Filed estimated cost: $10,560 (as filed, not verified)
HEREBY FILING INTERIOR RENOVATION TO APARTMENT 21B AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.
Filed estimated cost: $47,480 (as filed, not verified)
FILING HEREWITH TO APARTMENT RENOVATION (APT 38A) WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITION, CEILING,DOOR MODIFICATIONS WITH MINOR MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGEIN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
FILING HEREWITH TO APARTMENT RENOVATION (APT 38A) WORK TO INCLUDE PARTITION, CEILING,DOOR MODIFICATIONS WITH MINOR MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGEIN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Filed estimated cost: $30,000 (as filed, not verified)
Apt#24A-Interior work at m.suite hall closet & living/dining rm. Demolition of non-structural wall inside m.suite hall closet & provide new closet cabinetry. Dropping g.w.b ceiling & soffits at living/dining rm. Minor Mechanical work-lowering of grille
Filed estimated cost: $180,000 (as filed, not verified)
Source: NYC Department of Buildings and Housing Preservation and Development violations, via NYC Open Data.
Condo documents are recorded at unit level. Search a unit to see them.
HPD maintenance complaints
HPD · NYC Open Data
HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to inspect, contact HPD at the Tenant Information Messaging Service at 212-863-4951.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
6 complaints total.
HPD Maintenance Code Complaints (ygpa-z7cr), NYC Open Data. As of October 27, 2026.
Pre-2016 DOB filings
DOB legacy · NYC Open Data
DOB Job Application Filings (ic3t-wcy2), NYC Open Data. As of October 27, 2026.
DOB legacy violations
DOB BIS · NYC Open Data
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
CAW FIRST TCO 07/05/2019 · disposed May 24, 2022
PPN203 AOC SUB 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
DISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED · disposed Dec 15, 2022
PPN203 AOC SUB ON 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
PPN203 AOC SUB 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
PPN203 AOC SUB 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
PPN203 AOC SUB 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
PPN203 AOC SUB 080923 BY OTIS ELEV CO JAMES O'CONNELL CERT#616111 · disposed Aug 15, 2023
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
HPM INVOICE# 62159437 · disposed Feb 24, 2020
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
HPM INVOICE# 62159440 · disposed Feb 24, 2020
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
CHALLENGE APPROVED · disposed Apr 15, 2019
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
PAID 13399149 · disposed Jun 13, 2018
OK TO DISMISS VIOLATION DUE TO RESCIND · disposed Oct 18, 2017
OK - DISMISS VIOLATION DUE TO RESCIND · disposed Oct 18, 2017
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
DDY APPROVED BASED ON 09/04/17 SUBMISSION · disposed Oct 16, 2017
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
13284011 · disposed Oct 10, 2017
VIOL COMPLIED WITH · disposed Jul 2, 2017
OKAY TO DISMISS. COMPLIED WITH VIOLATION · disposed Jun 5, 2017
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
PAID 13256605 · disposed Aug 17, 2017
_VIOL REINSPECTED AND COMPLIED WITH · disposed Jan 23, 2017
VIOL REINSPECTED AND COMPLIED WITH · disposed Jan 23, 2017
OKAY TO DIMISS. COMPLIED WITH VIOLATION. · disposed Dec 27, 2016
DOB BIS Violations (3h2n-5cm9), NYC Open Data. As of October 27, 2026.
ECB violations
Environmental Control Board · NYC Open Data
FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPT OF AN ACCIDENT/INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A FATALITY OR AN INJURY.NOTE:A PIECE OF PLANKING FELL & HIT A PEDESTRIANTHE PEDESTRIAN SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE HEAD & WAS TRANSPORTED TO
Penalty: $1,250 · paid: $1,250
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC & PROPERTY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN RESPONSE TO AN INCIDENT WHERE A PIECE OF PLANK FELL FROM SIDEWALK SHED(APPROX 20 FEET)IN HEIGHT DURING DISMANLTING OPERATION & HIT A PEDESTRIAN
WORK CONTRARY TO SITE SAFETY PLAN. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF 73 STY NB. I OBSERVED WORK STORAGE ZONE AT EXP#1 W/YODOCK BARRIERS & CHAINLINK CONNECTED TO IT. UPON REVIEW THE SITE SAFETY PLAN TO VERITY LOGSI
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC & PROPERTY. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION INRESPONSE TO AN INCIDENT WHERE A PIECE OF PLANK FELL FROM SIDEWALK SHEDAPPROX 20 FEET IN HEIGHT DURING DISMANTLING OPERATION & HIT A PEDESTRI
TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT ONSITE EXPIRED PERMIT(SWS)AT TIME OF MY INSPECTIONON AN ACTIVE NB-JOBSITE.OBSERVED THAT THE PERMIT FOR THE SIDEWALK SHEDHAD EXPIRED ON 2/12/2021.CODE STIPULATES,THAT REQUIRED PERMITS MUST BE
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER-NOTE:AT TIME OF COMPINSPECTION I OBSERVED BLDG FULLY TOPPED OFF & FULLY ENCLOSED W/WINDOWSCOMPLETELY INSTALLED UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I NOTICED LARGE AMOUNTS
SEC. 3310.4 FAILURE TO FOLLOW SITE SAFETY MONITORING PROGRAM. NOTED: AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A NEW 73 STY BLDG,BLDG TOPPED OF CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS,I OBSERVED A LARGE SECTION(APPROX 35FT)OF SIDEWALK SHED
Penalty: $625 · paid: $625
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. NOTED: AT TIME OF MYINSPECTION OF A NEW 73 STY BLDG CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS,BLDG TOPPED OFF,I OBSERVED THE STAGING AREA AT EXP#1 HAD JERSEY BARRIERS IN PLACE
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AN DPROPERTY NOET AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS REPORTED BY NYPD THAT MULTIPLE PIECES OF ICE WERE FALLING FROM TEH BUILDING INSPECTION SHPWS THAT WAS FORMED ON THE SLOPPE
FAILED TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORY NB CURRENTLY AT ROOF LEVEL I OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT EXP#3 BASED UPON DEPARTMENT RECORD NO NOTI
Penalty: $2,500 · paid: $2,564
FAILURE TO NOTIFY DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORY NB CURRENTLY AT ROOF LEVEL I OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT EXP#3 BASED UPON DEPARTMENT RECORD NO NOT
Penalty: $1,250 · paid: $1,250
SIDEWALK SHED DECK NOT AS PER CODE.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORYNB CURRENTLY AT ROOF LEVEL I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#3 AND DECKING NOT BROUGHT TIGHT TO THE FACE OF THE BUILDING ALSO AREA BETWEEN CON
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORY NB CURRENTLY AT ROOFLEVEL I OBSERVED SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD INSTALLED AT EXP#3 AND UPON REVIEW
Penalty: $625 · paid: $625
BC3314.4.2.1/NO SUPERVISION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD USE.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORY NB CURRENTLY AT ROOF LEVEL ACTIVE WORK ON SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT EXP#3 IN PROGRESS AND JOB NOT SUPERVISED BY A COMPETENT
Penalty: $2,500 · paid: $2,564
ILLEGALLY ENGAGING IN ANY BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION WITHOUT A REQUIRED LICENSE OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION.AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE JOBSITE OF 73 STORY NB I OBSERVED ACTIVE WORK ON SCAFFOLD AT EXP#3 BASED ON
Penalty: $5,000 · paid: $5,128
NO SUPERVISION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73STORY NB CURRENTLY AT ROOF LEVEL ACTIVE WORK ON SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AT XP#3 IN PROGRESS AND JOB NOT SUPERVISED BY A COMPETENT PERSON DESIGNAT
Penalty: $2,500 · paid: $2,500
FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPT OF AN INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A FALITY ORINJURY. ONE WORKER CUT HIS LEF WHEN A BEAM FILED OVER ON HIS LEG.TAKENBY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL.AS PER THE DEPT RECORDS PERMIT HOLDER
FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPT OF AN INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A FALITY ORINJURY. A WORKER WAS HURT USING A MAGNETIC DRILL TOP OF HIS THUMB WAS CUT. HE WAS TAKEN BYA MBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL AS PER THE DEPT RECORDS
RESPONDENT FAILED TO PROPE NOTIFICATION FOR MOBILE CRANE AFTER MAY 1 2018 TO THE DEPARTMENT.MOBILE CRANE CN#1126/18 DEPARTED FROM 53 WEST STREET BUT DID NOT NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF IT DEPARTURE.REM:NOTIFY THE
Penalty: $2,500 · paid: $2,500
SUPERVISION/USE OF POWER OPERATED MACHINE W/OUT A HOISTING OPERATORS LICENSE.NOTE:@THE TIME OF MY INSO OF A 73 STORY BLDG @ROOF LEVEL,CONST WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED WINDOW INSTALLATION OP (CURTAIN WALL) BEIN
FAILURE TO INSTITUTE & MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES & TEMP CONST.NOTE:@THE TIME OF MY INSP OF A 73 STORY BLDG @ROOF LEVEL,CONST WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED A PORTION OF VERTICAL NETTING REMOVE ON 65TH FL
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35245464L ISSUED ON 11/19/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(HIGH STRENGTH MAT)FROM SITE FELL & BROKE
HOUSEKEEPING.@ TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 73 STORY BUILDING CURRENTLY ON 66 LEVEL DOCK I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FORM WORK NOT MAINTAINED FROM DECK FLOOR TO 55TH FLOOR.FLOORS ALSO HAD AN ABUNDENCE OF CONCRETE RESIDUE,D
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTIONOPERATIONS NOTED:A NUT FROM A HIGH STRENGHT BOLT FELL FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE ONTO ADJACENT PROPERTY 45W.54ST.THE NUT BROKE A PANEOF GLASS I
SEC. 3301.1.3 MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 73 STY BLDG AT 57 FL LEVEL,CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED 2(MENLIFT)OPERATION IN PROGRESS ON 36TH FL LEVEL APPROX 18
SEC. 3307.7.5 DESIGN OF FENCE. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A73 STY BLDG AT 57 FL CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS. I OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION FENCE ERECTED AT EXP#3 THAT CONSIST OF CONCRETE JERSEY BARRIER
Penalty: $400 · paid: $400
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS & OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 73 STY BLDG AT 57 FL LEVEL,CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS. I OBSERVED MONORAIL HOISTING
Penalty: $250 · paid: $250
26N10)CEASE USE ITEM. TOP EMERGENCY EXIT COVER IS BYPASS AND RENDERED INOPERATIVE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE THAT PROTECTS OPERATOR'S AND PASSENGERS. REPAIR TOP EMERGENCY SW AND CONTACT NYCDOB AT EIR@BUILDINGS.NY
Penalty: $1,000 · paid: $1,000
POSTING OF UNLAWFUL SIGNS,INFORMATION,PICTORAL REPRESNTATION BUSINESS NOTE;AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 53RD ST EXP#1 POSTED ON SWS 3D LETTERING ADVERTISING"53W53".REM:REMOVE UNLAWFUL SIGN
PROHIBITED SIGN ON AWNING,CANOPY OR MARQUEE IN C DISTRICT.C6-6 COMM DISTRICT.NOTE;AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN C6-6 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OBSERVED AT 53RD ST.EXP# POSTED ON SIDEWALK SHED3-DIMENSIONAL LETTERING ADVERT
WORK W/O PERMIT:NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 53 ST EXP#1 ON SIDE WALK SHED 3D LETTERING CONSTRUCTED & AFFIXED TO SHED SPELLING OUT "53 W 53".REM:OBTAIN ALL PERMITS
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PUBLIC AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, RESPONDING TO COMPLAINT #1454322 WHERE A WINDOW AT 33 WAS BROKEN DURING WINDOW WASHING OPERATION AS STATED
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD:NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF AN INCIDENT OF A SHACKLE FELL DURING CERTIAN WALL INSULLATION AT EXPO 2 &4 AND DAMAGE W INDOW IN ADJACENT BUILDING AT EXPO 2.FAILURE TO CREAE A CA2 AND OTHER
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 35213404N ISSUED ON 1/16/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR
Penalty: $400 · paid: $400
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS-SITE SAFETY PLAN.NOTED:SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD COLLIDED WITH HOIST DURING OPERATION;DAMAGIN BOTH(EXPO 3) SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD NOT SHOWN ON SITE SAFETY PLAN.SWO
Penalty: $1,000 · paid: $1,000
100J1 CU TOWER () NOT TO BE PLANKED DUE TO ACCIDENT. CALL AREA A CHIEF AL MARSHALL AT 212-393-2488 TO LIFT CEASE USE.
5I10,97## 5K10-A CAR DOOR/GAE DAMAGED DUE TO ACCIDENT MUST REPORT/ REPLACE; 97##-CU TOWER APPEARS TO BE OUT OF PLUMB. DUE TO ACCIDENT (CONTACT AREA A CHIEF AL MARSHALL AT 212-393-2488 TO LIFT CEASE USE.
BC3301.2/OVERHEAD PROTECTION.NOTED:ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE POURING 25SPENDED SCAFFOLD ON LOWER FLR AT EXP 1 & 3(AT TIME OF INSPECTION)FLRS ABOVE THE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD NOT ENCLOSED NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN PL
Penalty: $1,600 · paid: $1,600
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. NOTE: HOIST CAR 2 WAS BEING LOWERED WHEN IT STRUCK A 2 JOINT SCAFFOLD WHICH WAS INSTALLED AT THE 6TH FL ON OUT RIGGERS. THE SCAFF
5I17 CAR GATE WEIGHT CABLE BROKE CEASE USE UNTIL ITEM IS REPAIRED. EMAIL EIRBUILDINGNYC.GOV. CALL 212-393-2520
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF AN INCIDENT AT 73 STY NEW BLDG W/STRIPPING OPERATIONS AT 21 STY. DURING STRIPPING OPERATIONS AT 21
COLLECTION & CONTAINMENT NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 73 STY BLDG IN FOUNDATION PHASE. I OBSERVED CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER FROM RINSING OPERATION OF CONCRETE PUMP BEING WASH DOWN DRAIN INTO SEWER SYSTE
Penalty: $1,200 · paid: $1,200
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: AT THE TIME OFMY INSPECTION OF A 73 STY BLDG AT PARTIAL FOUNDATION & 1ST FL PHASE. IOBSERVED THAT STAIR TOWER PROVIDED FOR EGRESS PASSAGEWAY WAS BLOCK WIT
Penalty: $1,200 · paid: $1,233
3310.9 ADD'L SITE SAFETY PERSONNEL.NOTE:73-STRY BLDG @FOUNDATION AND 1ST FL LVL,REVIEW OF CONCRETE SAFETY MANAGER LOGS REVEAL THAT DESIGNATED CONCRETE SAFETY MGR #2098 HAD NOT SIGNED LOG AT ALL;CSM #2246 SIGNED
BC 3301.7 DESIGN NOTE:@THE TIME OF MY INSP CONST WORK IN PROGRESS OF A 73 STORY BLDG @FOUNDATION LEVEL,I OBSERVED A PLATFORM APPROX 33 FT ABOVE CELLAR LEVEL,W/A LENGTH OF APPROX 10FT & WIDTH OF 3FT ATTACHED ONT
Penalty: $1,600 · paid: $1,600
3304.4.1 SHORING,BRACING AND SHEETING.NOTE:OBS EXCAVATION @EXP S/W TO DEPT OF 12' W/SHEAT CUT BETWEEN PARKING GARAGE 1330 6 AVE AND JOBSITE.12'H X 3'W APPROX W/NO SHORING,BRACING OR SHEETING IN PLACE.PART *SWO*
Penalty: $1,600 · paid: $1,600
FAIL TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS @JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSP.NOTE:PROPOSED NB @PARTIAL EXCAVATION & FOUNDATION STAGE W/PILES IN PIECES & EXCAVATION @SOUTHWEST PROPERTY HAS PROCURED NO DOB APPROVED PLANS.
ECB Violations (6bgk-3dad), NYC Open Data. As of October 27, 2026.
Certificates of occupancy
DOB · NYC Open Data
DOB NOW CofO (pkdm-hqz6) and DOB Legacy CofO (bs8b-p36w), NYC Open Data. As of October 27, 2026.
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Public records for 53 WEST 53RD STREET, Manhattan. Data from NYC Open Data: NYC MapPLUTO, Department of Buildings (DOB NOW, BIS, ECB), Housing Preservation and Development, Landmarks Preservation Commission, ACRIS (NYC Department of Finance), DOF Digital Tax Map. Address lookup by NYC Planning Labs Geosearch. Page updated October 27, 2026.