NY Property Records

425 East 53 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10022

05 · Commercial & OfficeSold $30,720,000 · Apr 2015 ↗
Owner of record
OwnerRakema Holdings, LLC
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$657,000
Total assessed$4,050,450
Est. annual tax$428,132 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleTen Stories & Over (Side Street Type)
Year built1926
Lot
Size0.17 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth75 × 91 ft
Lot sq ft6,837
Zoning
DistrictR10
FAR4.99 built · 10.0 max residential · 10.0 max facility
Zoning map8d
Recorded documents · 31
AGREEMENT $22,963,320 Jun 4, 2020
party 1 Rakema Holdings, LLC
party 2 Citibank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $22,963,320 Jun 4, 2020
assignor Rakema Holdings, LLC
assignee Citibank, N.A.
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CERTIFICATE Feb 14, 2018
party 1 River Tower Owner, LLC
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MORTGAGE $1,800,000 Mar 10, 2016
mortgagor/borrower Rakema Holdings, LLC
mortgagee/lender Citibank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $3,000,000 Mar 10, 2016
assignor Rakema Holdings, LLC
assignee Citibank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $1,800,000 Mar 10, 2016
assignor Rakema Holdings, LLC
assignee Citibank, N.A.
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Mar 10, 2016
lessor Rakema Holdings, LLC
lessee Ruder Finn, Inc.
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MORTGAGE $3,000,000 Mar 10, 2016
mortgagor/borrower Rakema Holdings, LLC
mortgagee/lender Citibank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $24,576,000 May 5, 2015
assignor Rakema Holdings, LLC
assignee Citibank, N.A.
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DEED $30,720,000 May 5, 2015
grantor/seller Newel, LLC
grantee/buyer Rakema Holdings, LLC
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MORTGAGE $15,573,560 May 5, 2015
mortgagor/borrower Rakema Holdings, LLC
mortgagee/lender Citibank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE May 5, 2015
assignor/old lender Vnb New York ,LLC
assignee/new lender Citibank, N.A.
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R May 5, 2015
party one Newel Art Galleries, Inc.; Newel, LLC
party two Valley National Bank
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R May 5, 2015
party one Newel Art Galleries, Inc.; Newel, LLC
party two Valley National Bank
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AGREEMENT $24,576,000 May 5, 2015
party 1 Rakema Holdings, LLC
party 2 Citibank, N.A.
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AGREEMENT $10,028,653 Sep 19, 2012
party 1 Newell, LLC
party 2 Vnb New York Corp.
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MORTGAGE $185,836 Sep 19, 2012
mortgagor/borrower Newell, LLC
mortgagee/lender Vnb New York Corp.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 19, 2012
assignor/old lender Valley National Bank
assignee/new lender Vnb New York Corp.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 19, 2012
assignor/old lender Valley National Bank
assignee/new lender Vnb New York Corp.
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DEED Jan 19, 2006
grantor/seller Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
grantee/buyer Newel, LLC
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TERMINATION OF ASSIGN OF L&R Aug 31, 2005
party one Independence Community Bank
party two Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Aug 31, 2005
assignor Valley National Bank
assignee Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS Aug 31, 2005
assignor Valley National Bank
assignee Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
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MORTGAGE $1,900,000 Jun 17, 2005
mortgagor/borrower Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
mortgagee/lender Valley National Bank
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AGREEMENT $10,150,000 Jun 17, 2005
party 1 Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
party 2 Valley National Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Jun 17, 2005
assignor/old lender Independence Community Bank
assignee/new lender Valley National Bank
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MORTGAGE $2,662,222 Jun 17, 2005
mortgagor/borrower Newel Art Galleries, Inc.
mortgagee/lender Valley National Bank
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MORTGAGE $8,000,000 Sep 26, 2001
mortgagor/borrower Newel Art Galleriesinc.
mortgagee/lender Independence Community Bank
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 26, 2001
assignor/old lender Newel Art Galleries,Inc.
assignee/new lender Independence Community Bank
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EASEMENT Sep 26, 1985
grantor/seller Newel Art Galleriesinc
grantee/buyer River Tower Associates
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DEED Apr 1, 1982
grantor/seller Springdale Realty Corp.
grantee/buyer Newel Art Galleries,Inc
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DOB violations — total 29 · open 7 · dismissed 7
Gas Piping - LL152 Active Oct 31, 2025
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Energy Grade - LL33 Active Dec 1, 2024
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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Benchmarking - LL84 Active May 2, 2024
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Boiler Active Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Active Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Active Jun 20, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Active Jun 20, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Aug 2, 2019
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 2, 2019
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 18, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 18, 2019
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EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Dec 1, 2016
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
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EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Dec 1, 2016
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 12, 2016
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 12, 2016
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 3, 2015
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
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LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 3, 2015
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
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ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed May 30, 2014
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 5, 2013
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 1, 2012
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 1, 2012
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 27, 2011
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 27, 2011
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 27, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 27, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 27, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 14, 2006
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 4, 1999
1P31596
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 4, 1999
1F5452
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DOB complaints — total 3 · open 0 · closed 3
Site conditions endangering workers Closed Feb 27, 2016
Complaint 1417643
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Sep 14, 2015
Complaint 1405451
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Contrary to Local Law 58/87 (accessibility) Closed Nov 15, 2009
Complaint 1269923
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No HPD violations on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL1013650016
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001013650016

Who owns 425 East 53 Street?

425 East 53 Street, Manhattan is owned by Rakema Holdings, LLC per the 2025 NYS assessment roll. It last sold for $30,720,000 in Apr 2015.
Public record, NYS tax roll 2025. Values are the assessor's, not an appraisal. Provided for informational purposes only — accuracy and completeness are not warranted or guaranteed; verify against official sources before relying on it. Disclaimer · Request redaction

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