Manhattan · Block 1346 · Lot 5 · 10022

307 East 53 Street

6 floors · 31,500 sq ft · built 1888 · class O5 · owner of record: Government Of Tanzania

35open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 31,500 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing

Open violations

ECB / OATH (7)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 16, 2014Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT: NOTED INTERIOR RENOVATIONS EVIDENT AT CELLAR AND FIRST FLR RESTAURANT AREA W/NEW PARTITIONS AND ELECTRICAL WORK BEING INSTALLED AT BOTH LEVELS W/O ANY PERMIT OR PLANS OBTAINED.RMDY: STOP
#35111413H
Mar 5, 2015
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 2, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT SIDE OF PREMISES CELLAR & 1 FL LEVEL (EXPOSURE #4) ERECT COMBUSTIBLE (WOOD FRAME & PLEXY GLASS) ENCLOSURE & SHELF (2) NEW SIGN (ILLUMINATED 3 AWNINGS & 1 MARGUEE SIGNS AT FRONT
#34924550X
Mar 29, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 2, 2012Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O #100820284 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCYNOTED: (1) (1) CELLAR LEVEL OCCUPIED AS A CABARET & PA SPACE W/145 PERSONS (2) ( )LOCKER ROOM IN CELLAR. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL
#34924498H
Mar 29, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 2, 2012Unknown CLASS - 1
SEC. 1009.11 FAILURE TO PROVIDE HANDRAILS NOTED: NO HANDRAILS AT REAR BETWEEN CELLAR & FLOOR & SIDE STAIN CASE CELLAR LEVEL. REMEDY: PROVIDEHANDRAILS.
#34924552J
Mar 29, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 2, 2012Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: EXIT PASSAGEWAYS OF( ) BY GARABAGE BAGS,BOXES,KEGS,FURNITURES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS,EXIT PASSAGEWAYS OBSTRUCTION BY CURTAINS. REMEDY: REMOVE OBSTRU
#34924551H
Mar 29, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Feb 2, 2012Construction CLASS - 2
OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERT OF OPERATION. NOTED: 1 FLOOR & CELLAR OPERATED AS A PA FOR APPROX 145 PERSONS & AS A CABANET. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY CERT OF OPERATION.
#34924499J
Mar 29, 2012
IN VIOLATION
$0
Oct 27, 2008Elevators CLASS - 2
56Y13.69M07.67X10.70O03.71X10.75K10.75K10.56Y REPAIR & SEAL GLAN PACK.67X REPAIR PH. SYSTEM IN CAR 70O PROVIDE COVER FOR SUMP PUMP 75K REP AIR RUSTED BUFFER STEEL 75K REPAIR RUSTED BUFFER STROKE
#38192547J
Dec 18, 2008
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (8)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 15, 2017ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
#01493
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 15, 2017PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR
2016 VIOS ISSUED TO ELEVATORS IN PRIVATE RES DWELLINGS(1 OR 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS)
#00048
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 31, 2015CONSTRUCTION
WORK W/O A PERMIT @ CELLAR & 1ST STORY ALTERED ELECTRIC & PARTITIONS FOR EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
#STF01CH
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 14, 2015FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00045
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 2, 2012FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00053
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 2, 2012FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00054
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 2, 2012CONSTRUCTION

#MTF04VP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01185
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (20)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 29, 2026Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 11, 2024Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-NJ
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Oct 23, 2023Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Aug 25, 2023Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2022 Periodic Inspection Report
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators EVCAT1
Active
Sep 15, 2017Elevators JVIOS
Active
Jan 14, 2015AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 2, 2012AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
May 2, 2012AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (0)

None open.

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of CorrectionOpen
Oct 29, 2026DOB SafetyElevators: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Cat1 Test Affirmation of CorrectionOpen

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 5:02 PM ET. BBL 1013460005.

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