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357 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

BBL 1010440101 (Borough 1, Block 1044, Lot 101) · BIN 1025401 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

357 West 53rd Street (Manhattan, NY 10019; tax lot BBL 1010440101) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1920, on a 1,431 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as 349 WEST 53RD ST INC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,808,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, five open HPD violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and six HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
349 WEST 53RD ST INC
Building class
C4 · Old-law tenement
Year built · units
1920 · 8 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,431 sq ft · R8
Market value (DOF)
$2,808,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1010440101
BIN
1025401

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “357 West 53rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 (BBL 1010440101)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/357-west-53rd-street-1010440101. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
349 WEST 53RD ST INCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C4 – Old-law tenementThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
4
Units
8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,431 sq ft (27 ft × 53.08 ft)
Building floor area
4,320 sq ft
Zoning
R8, C1-5, CLThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
3.02 built / 6.02 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 1010440101 (Borough 1, Block 1044, Lot 101) · BIN 1025401BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$2,808,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$1,263,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$228,731Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,808,000$1,263,6002B
2026Final$2,340,000$1,053,0002B
2025Final$1,950,000$877,5002B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 6

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1977-08-03DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
349 West 53rd St IncDrakotos, Nikitas; Drakotos, MarikaFT_1700008577970
1977-08-03DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Newman, Morris349 West 53rd St IncFT_1710008577971
1976-12-03DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Wynne, Jopseh; State Of New York EtalNewman, MorrisFT_1940008568494
1973-07-03DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 5 lots; price is for all of them
Mohr, Lawrence J; Karter, Lawrence BMid Central Prop LtdFT_1700008522870
1971-01-18DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Janice Equities Corp.Karter, Larence B; Mohr, Lawrence J.FT_1230008483623
1971-01-18DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Newman, MorrisJanice Equities CorpFT_1220008483622

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02

DOB job filings 1 open of 1

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-07-09
123376211
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-06-29$20,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 1

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2018-07-092019-07-01123376211
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 active of 1

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-05-15LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORTV051514LBLVIO04512

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 50

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2023-03-31Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET349 WEST 53RD ST INC$50 / $0 / $50047659445L
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-12-05Sanitation RecyclingLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$300 / $0 / $300047674401P
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2022-12-01Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$50 / $0 / $50047666077M
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2022-11-30Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$300 / $0 / $300047683816L
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2022-11-21Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$50 / $0 / $50047639904N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-07-27Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$50 / $50 / $0049876970N
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2026-03-02Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0049507973P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2025-11-01Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0049493546X
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2022-11-30Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0047557786M
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2021-12-08Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0047210897M
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2021-10-24Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0047271335J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2021-10-22Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE349 WEST 53RD ST INC$0 / $0 / $0047334241Y

Showing 12 of 50 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
34020
Last registered
2025-07-08
Registration valid until
2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
SitemanagerBerti Lelcaj
HeadofficerNikitas DrakotosNew York City, Ny
AgentNikitas Drakotos349 WEST 53 ST INCNew York City, Ny
Corporateowner349 W 53 STREET INCNew York City, Ny
OfficerMark DrakotosNy, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD housing-code violations 5 open of 23

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2018-01-10
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON AT STEAM RISER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2018-01-10
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT EAST WALL (APPROX. 1 SQUARE FOOT) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2018-01-10
A2018-01-103E§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2018-01-10
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). - MISSING LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2018-01-10
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2026-01-14
C2025-06-09§ 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 FRAME AT FIRE DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT , 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2026-01-14
C2025-06-09§ 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 AT VESTIBULE DOOR TO PUBLIC HALL , 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2020-12-28
A2020-09-283E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL, BUZZER AND RETURN INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2018-01-25
C2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL GLAZE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2018-01-25
C2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE METAL FLOOR MOLDING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHOWERHEAD AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2018-04-27
B2018-01-103E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Showing 20 of 23 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD complaints 6

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-02-17CLOSE4EElectric – WiringAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage
2026-01-07CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-01-06CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2025-02-03CLOSE2WSafety – Smoke DetectorAn HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage
2023-07-08CLOSE2WPlumbing – ToiletThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2020-09-09CLOSE3EAppliance – Electric/Gas Range
General – Cooking Gas
General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 5

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-07-13DOHMHIndoor Air Quality – Chemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosed2026-07-15
2026-03-02DEPHazardous Materials – Chemical Odor (HD1)Closed2026-03-02
2026-02-17HPDELECTRIC – WIRINGClosed2026-06-05
2026-01-07HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-01-09
2026-01-06HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-01-09

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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