246 East 53 Street,Manhattan, NY 10022
20 Units
•Built in 1900
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
50 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 49 violations which is 2.45 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
19Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
19Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
11Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Jun 04, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 04, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jun 04, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 22, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, east wall and south wall at bulkheadNov sent out
May 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west, east and south walls at public hall stairs, 6th storyNov sent out
Mar 01, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Mar 01, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNot complied with
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Not complied with
Sep 11, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and west walls at public hall, 6th storyNot complied with
Oct 04, 2018Section 27-2048 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors at or near stairs all stories at public hallNot complied with
Aug 15, 2018Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 15, 2018Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 15, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 15, 2018Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Aug 15, 2018Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.375 stars
Review of 247
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close to trains
Cons:
Poorly managed
Rodent problems
Super (c) open...
3.75 stars
Everything good except the garbage
Former Tenant
Pros:
Their broker is excellent.
The (c) openigloo o...
Cons:
They do not have a (c) openigloo live-in super,...
Advice to owner:
Please have the super come more often to deal w...
3 stars
Good starter apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Really good location. Easy to (c) openigloo get...
Cons:
Very poor communication with owners. (c) openig...
Advice to owner:
NA
1 stars
The landlord is a terrible human
Former Tenant
Pros:
Literally nothing good to say (c) openigloo here
Cons:
If an appliance breaks no (c) openigloo matter ...
Advice to owner:
Just because your a real estate lawyer doesn’t ...
3.5 stars
Bitter Sweet
Former Tenant
Pros:
Really loved the apartment but (c) openigloo ow...
Cons:
Common areas are not very (c) openigloo clean a...
Advice to owner:
The building is lovely but needs to be kept up ...