332 East 53 Street,Manhattan, NY 10022
17 Units
•Built in 1910
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 332 East 53 Street
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Recent tenant reviews highlight a mixed experience at 332 East 53rd Street. Positive aspects include reasonable rent for the location, cleanliness, and responsive owner. However, there are concerns about dust due to the building's age, and certain maintenance issues like heat regulation and garbage management. One reviewer mentions inconvenience with garbage disposal. The building's owner, who is a lawyer, received mixed feedback for using legal matters against tenants. Despite some drawbacks, the location seems to be a strong point. Overall, prospective renters may want to consider the building's maintenance and management practices before deciding to move in.
Reviews (3)
4.12 stars
9 months ago
Easy prewar building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Rent is very reasonable for the size and location
Cons:
The building is old and gets so dusty all the time
Advice to owner:
Please fix the buzzer
4.88 stars
Over 4 years ago
Loved this apt
Former Tenant
Pros:
Old school and clean!
Cons:
The heat is always in and can be oppressive.
Advice to owner:
None
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 332 East 53 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.35 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
2
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 18, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
3
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 18, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
H
Helaine Brickcabot
3.7(3)
Lessee•
1 Property•17 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
M
Medo Durakovic
3.7(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•17 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
E
332-334 East 53RD Street Inc
3.3(4)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•36 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 1
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