Manhattan · Block 274 · Lot 4 · 10002

53 Monroe Street

5 floors · 17 apartments · 9,350 sq ft · built 1900 · class C4 · owner of record: 5153 Monroe Llc

13open violations
$19,725ECB/OATH penalties owed
3HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
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 67 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 83 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
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 3 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 798 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8) · $19,725 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 3, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FIRE ESCAPE DROP DOWN LADDER FROM 2ND FLR TO GROUND FLOOR AT EXPOSURE-1 OF BLDG OBSTRUCTED BY INSTALLATION OF NEW STEEL FENCE AT SIDEWALK LEVEL. LADDER MAKES CONTACT WITH FENCE PREVENTING FULL EXTENSION TO GRAD
#39183159J
Jun 11, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Mar 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS. ATOI I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS AND STAIR CASE., MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONSTRUCTION HOUSEKEEPING
#39181912L
Feb 25, 2027
$2,500
Mar 25, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ATOI I OBSERVED MOUNTED AND INSTALLED SPLIT A/C UNIT'S AT ROOF LEVEL OF SUBJECT LOCATION WITHOUT DOB ELECTRICAL APPROVED PERMITS FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39181906P
Jan 26, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
Mar 25, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, MATERIALS, DEVICES, APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. ATOI I OBSERVED LOOSE WIERING THROUGHOUT CALLINGS CAUSING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION., COMPLY WITH EC
#39181913N
Feb 25, 2027
$1,600
Mar 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. ATOI I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND PLANKS OBSTRUCTING EXIT DOOR AT 1ST FLOOR EXPOSURE 4., REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
#39181916Z
Feb 25, 2027
$2,500
Mar 25, 2026Unknown CLASS - 1
MISCELLANEOUS CHAPTER 33 VIOLATIONS 3303,10. ATOI I OBSERVED TPP UNDER JOB (M01290403-I1) NOT BEING COMPLIED WITH FOR FIRE REQ( BLOCKING EGRESS) AND HEALTH REQ. ( WET MOPPING AND VACCUMING THROUGHOUT DAY).; 330
#39181914P
Feb 25, 2027
$5,000
Mar 25, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. ATOI I OBSERVED STAIRS OUTSIDE LEADING TO BASEMENT HAVE HOLES ON TOP LANDING AND STAIRS IN BUILDING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HAVE MISSING TILES CAUSING A
#39181915R
Feb 25, 2027
$2,500
Aug 3, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#352442249P ON 4/22/19 AND TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01(D)(2).AN ACCEPTIBLE CERTIFICATE HAS
#37019952H
Oct 29, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$625
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 3)
Active
HPD (11) · C 3 · B 7 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Oct 23, 2026CApt 13 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST—
Aug 13, 2026B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYSep 17, 2026
Aug 13, 2026A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYNov 16, 2026
Jul 20, 2026CApt 4 · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES ON FIRE DOOR LEADING TO THE EAST YARD IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4, 2nd STORYAug 3, 2026
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025
Aug 28, 2025CApt 13 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTSep 23, 2025
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10SQ AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025
Aug 28, 2025BApt 13 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 2, 2025

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 23, 2026HPD CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOpen
Aug 13, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOpen
Aug 13, 2026HPD A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORYOpen
Jul 20, 2026HPD B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED, CHIPPED MARBLE SATTLE AT ENTRY DOOR, CAUSING A POTENTIAL TRIPPING HAZARD IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORYClosed
Jul 20, 2026HPD CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORYClosed
Jul 20, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES ON FIRE DOOR LEADING TO THE EAST YARD IN THE PUBLIC HALL LOCATED AT PUBLIC PARTS 4, 2nd STORYOpen

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 6:53 PM ET. BBL 1002740004.

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