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159 West 53 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10019

04 · Mixed Res & Commercial

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Owner of record

OwnerTower 53 Condo

Assessment · 2025 roll

Land assessed$12,398,560

Total assessed$69,289,942

Building

StyleMixed Residential & Commercial Building (Mixed Residential & Commercial Condo Building Classification Codes)

Year built1968

Living area164,507 sq ft

Lot

Size0.52 acres (GIS)

Frontage × depth101 × 119 ft

Lot sq ft21,300

Zoning

DistrictC6-6

Special districtMiD

FAR15.01 built · 10.0 max residential · 15.0 max commercial · 15.0 max facility

Zoning map8c

DOB violations — total 101 · open 1 · dismissed 30

AEUHAZ Dismissed Mar 17, 2026

Elevators Dismissed Oct 10, 2025

Parking Structures Active Dec 31, 2024

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Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Dec 1, 2024

FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3

Elevators Dismissed Oct 11, 2024

Elevators Dismissed Oct 11, 2024

Elevators Dismissed Sep 11, 2024

AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 12, 2024

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Oct 23, 2023

Elevators Dismissed Aug 25, 2023

AEUHAZ Dismissed Jun 30, 2023

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 5, 2021

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 23, 2020

AEUHAZ Dismissed Feb 5, 2020

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Elevators Dismissed Sep 6, 2019

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST

Elevators Dismissed Sep 6, 2019

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST

Sprinklers Dismissed Sep 3, 2019

FAILED TO FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT BY JULY 1, 2019

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Jan 26, 2018

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Jan 26, 2018

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Jan 26, 2018

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Jan 26, 2018

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 3, 2017

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 3, 2017

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 3, 2017

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Nov 14, 2016

VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 9, 2015

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 9, 2014

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 23, 2013

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 22, 2013

EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Oct 1, 2012

VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 15, 2012

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 17, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 17, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 17, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Aug 17, 2011

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 2, 2010

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 2, 2010

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 2, 2010

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 2, 2010

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 2, 2010

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jun 3, 2009

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 24, 2008

L1198-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE REQUIRED Dismissed Jun 25, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 2, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 2, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 1, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 1, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 1, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 1, 2007

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Mar 1, 2007

LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL Dismissed Dec 11, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 6, 2006

E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Sep 13, 2005

DOB complaints — total 53 · open 0 · closed 53

Privately owned public space – non-compliance Closed Nov 7, 2025

Complaint 1709524

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Privately owned public space – non-compliance Closed Oct 16, 2025

Complaint 1707305

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Category 6M Closed Sep 20, 2024

Complaint 1678064

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Category 6V Closed May 20, 2024

Complaint 1668353

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Site conditions endangering workers Closed Jan 11, 2024

Complaint 1657785

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Category 7Q Closed Dec 26, 2023

Complaint 1656487

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Category 1U Closed Dec 21, 2023

Complaint 1656198

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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Nov 3, 2023

Complaint 1652731

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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Mar 4, 2023

Complaint 1630537

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Category 7J Closed Dec 15, 2022

Complaint 1624608

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Category 6M Closed Jun 30, 2022

Complaint 1613088

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Debris – excessive Closed Jun 15, 2022

Complaint 1612023

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Privately owned public space – non-compliance Closed Mar 4, 2022

Complaint 1594321

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Category 6M Closed Nov 16, 2021

Complaint 1587064

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Category 7J Closed May 25, 2021

Complaint 1572226

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Category 2N Closed Aug 6, 2020

Complaint 1549705

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Category 8A Closed Nov 8, 2019

Complaint 1527187

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Category 8A Closed Aug 15, 2019

Complaint 1519023

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Category 8A Closed Aug 15, 2019

Complaint 1519025

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Category 8A Closed Jun 27, 2019

Complaint 1514407

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Category 1Z Closed Jun 19, 2019

Complaint 1513436

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Apr 24, 2019

Complaint 1508508

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Mar 14, 2019

Complaint 1504237

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Debris – excessive Closed Feb 19, 2019

Complaint 1502108

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Unlicensed/illegal electrical work in progress Closed Nov 7, 2018

Complaint 1494455

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Category 6S Closed Oct 25, 2018

Complaint 1493378

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Illegal hotel rooms in residential building Closed May 16, 2018

Complaint 1479267

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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence Closed Mar 5, 2018

Complaint 1473681

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Category 1Z Closed Aug 21, 2015

Complaint 1403751

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Gas hook-up/piping – illegal or defective Closed Apr 6, 2015

Complaint 1392865

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Plumbing – defective/leaking/not maintained Closed Mar 28, 2015

Complaint 1392156

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Dec 2, 2012

Complaint 1338489

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Category 4B Closed Feb 23, 2012

Complaint 1319003

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Illegal conversion Closed Dec 22, 2007

Complaint 1212087

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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 22, 2007

Complaint 1212084

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Debris – excessive Closed Oct 3, 2007

Complaint 1205720

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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 3, 2007

Complaint 1205719

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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Sep 6, 2007

Complaint 1203254

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Crane – no permit/license/unsafe/illegal Closed Jun 25, 2007

Complaint 1197122

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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Jan 29, 2006

Complaint 1159010

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Oct 28, 2003

Complaint 1114302

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Oct 28, 2003

Complaint 1114301

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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 9, 2003

Complaint 1113387

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After-hours work – illegal Closed Sep 12, 2003

Complaint 1112041

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Unlicensed/illegal/improper electrical work Closed Mar 27, 2001

Complaint 1085729

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Vent/exhaust – illegal/improper Closed Jan 26, 1999

Complaint 1064107

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Vent/exhaust – illegal/improper Closed Jun 21, 1995

Complaint 1035627

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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jun 5, 1995

Complaint 1035291

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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open Closed Jan 26, 1994

Complaint 1027826

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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Jan 13, 1993

Complaint 1022497

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Category 32 Closed Oct 28, 1991

Complaint 1016322

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Category 46 Closed Apr 13, 1989

Complaint 1001491

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Category 99 Closed Feb 14, 1989

Complaint 1000651

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HPD violations — total 5 · open 0 · closed 5

B · Hazardous Closed Aug 12, 2017

§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STO

B · Hazardous Closed Aug 12, 2017

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT

B · Hazardous Closed Aug 12, 2017

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT ALL WALLS IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY, 1st

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B · Hazardous Closed Aug 12, 2017

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 35C, 34th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

C · Immediately hazardous Closed Apr 15, 1991

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED STREET DOOR TO 1 STY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE.

Deed & identifiers

SBL1010067501

SWIS620100

Parcel ID6201001010067501

Who owns 159 West 53 Street?

159 West 53 Street, Manhattan is owned by Tower 53 Condo per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.

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