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234 East 53 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

234 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (7/100)

Year Built: 1900 · Units: 5

234 East 53 Street

Manhattan 10022

F

0

F

0

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

234 East 53 Street is a mixed four-family and commercial building built in 1900 in Manhattan with 5 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 6 open HPD violations and active HPD litigation among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 145 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10022)

622 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10022

Bottom tier

Avg score: 84

WorstBest in 10022

Alerts

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

96Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

18Critical

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

71Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

96Excellent

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

47Poor

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

0Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

87Good

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 55 violations · Peak: 12 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Violations

55

Inspections

23

Permits

22

Complaints

17

Compliance

15

Financial

9

Legal

4

Total: 145 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

15

Housing Violations→

(6 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Near average

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

24

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

1

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Below average

11

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Below average

1900

Built 126 years ago

↓Getting worse — 6 violations this year vs 1 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Nov 7, 2014

CERT

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000368877

Nov 7, 2014

ZONE

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000368878

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 10, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 60 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 12, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 90 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Dec 11, 2019

CONH —

GRANTED - 09/01/2020

Case Type: CONH

Case Status: GRANTED - 09/01/2020

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 11, 2019

May 3, 2016

CONH —

GRANTED - 08/31/2016

Case Type: CONH

Case Status: GRANTED - 08/31/2016

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 3, 2016

Apr 27, 2011

CONH —

GRANTED - 10/03/2011

Case Type: CONH

Case Status: GRANTED - 10/03/2011

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 27, 2011

Apr 27, 2007

CONH —

GRANTED - 08/15/2007

Case Type: CONH

Case Status: GRANTED - 08/15/2007

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 27, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (2)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C9

Water Debt Only: Yes

Low Priority (1)

Housing Violation

Jun 4, 2025• 9 months ago

OPEN

Class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jun 4, 2025

Cure By Date: Sep 7, 2025

Status Date: Jun 4, 2025

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $2,725,000

Owner: TURTLE BAY INN, LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C9

Gross Area: 6,744 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 4

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $1,226,250

Market Value: $2,725,000

Registration

Oct 11, 2025• 5 months ago

Registered

HPD registration filed

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Oct 11, 2025

Rent Stabilized

Oct 11, 2025• 5 months ago

Expires 2026-09-01

Rent stabilization registration

Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $2,555,000

Owner: TURTLE BAY INN, LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C9

Gross Area: 6,744 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 4

Zoning: R8B

Assessed Value: $1,149,750

Market Value: $2,555,000

Other Events (13)

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No·Owner: Theresa Veltri

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No·Owner: Theresa Veltri

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No·Owner: Theresa Veltri

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No·Owner: Theresa Veltri

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 2 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure)

Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No·Owner: Theresa Veltri

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 03274

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00006050

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 03272

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00006048

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 03273

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00006049

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 03271

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00001125

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Building Violation

Nov 14, 2025• 4 months ago

ACTIVE

Low Pressure Boiler: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Type: Low Pressure Boiler

Violation #: 03270

Category: ACTIVE

Code: LBLVIO

Device #: 00001124

Issued: Nov 14, 2025

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025• 4 months ago

Permit Issued

DOB NOW: Inspection

Work Type: General Construction

Job Description: Interior renovation of existing eating and drinking establishment. Filed in conjunction with Alt-1 application #120430382. All as per plans and applications. No change in use, egress or occupancy.

Permit Status: Permit Issued

Estimated Cost: $136,400

Applicant Name: JOHN BONANNO

Owner: Giacomo Veltri

Work On Floor: Basement/Sub-basement, Cellar

Inspection

Mar 17, 2025• 1 year ago

Rat Activity

Compliance (Job PC8487545)

Type: Compliance

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8487545

Approved: Mar 18, 2025

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025• 1 year ago

Rat Activity

Initial (Job PC8487545)

Type: Initial

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8487545

Approved: Feb 10, 2025

Property Details

Year Built

1900

Total Units

6

Residential Units

5

Building Class

S5

Location

BBL

1013260034

Zipcode

10022

Location

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Property Owner

TURTLE BAY INN, LLC

Registered owner of 234 East 53 Street

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