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232 East 53 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1013260035 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP6
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class2
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 55% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 13.3. In ZIP 10022, 72% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations6 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 3 class A. Oldest open since 1982-03-18.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

9 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Missed Collection (3) · Homeless Person Assistance (1) · Noise (1) · Lost Property (1) · Food Poisoning (1) · Sewer (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1900)
YesSix or more residential units (6)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC
Head officerSANG KIM
Managing agentPAUL KIM
Last registered2026-06-11

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,402,000 $1,080,900
2026$2,882,000 $1,296,900
2027$2,532,000 $1,139,400

The city's market estimate has risen 5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Lucky CatJapaneseAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway51 St — 6 E F · 300 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 2 Av / E 54 St — M15 · 350 ft
Citi BikeE 53 St & 3 Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 059 Beekman Hill International
Middle: J.H.S. 104 Simon Baruch. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

232 East 53 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

9 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $807,257 on 2013-05-15 (lender: Bcb Community Bank), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2013-05-15Mortgage $807,257 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK $807,257
2013-05-15Agreement $2,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK $2,000,000
2013-05-15AL&R $2,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK $2,000,000
2006-12-29Deed $3,500,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC $3,500,000
2006-12-29Agreement $1,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK $1,000,000
2006-12-29Agreement $1,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK $1,000,000
2005-08-12M&CON $1,500,000 — from 1370 REALTY CORP; 11 EAST 30TH LLC; 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI $1,500,000
2004-10-25M&CON $1,325,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA $1,325,000
1997-10-31Mortgage $625,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREETREALTY CORP. to STAMFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK $625,000

Ten-year activity

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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
13
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
20170022
201808210
20190213
20200314
20210314
20220808
202326513
20240404
202516310
20260303
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The last 12 months — 6 records

DateRecord
2026-08-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-02-17311: Sewer — Catch Basin Search (SC2)
2025-12-27311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-13Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT — grade A

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-04-29HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-02-17311: Sewer — Catch Basin Search (SC2)
2025
2025-12-27311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-13Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT — grade A
2025-09-11311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-09-06311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-08-23311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-02-20Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT · mice evidence
2025-02-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-01-26311: Lost Property — Clothing/Glasses
2024
2024-11-23311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2024-11-22HPD class I: §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
2024-06-09311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023
2023-08-08Boiler inspection
2023-07-19Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT — grade P
2023-06-28Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT · mice evidence
2023-06-27Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT
2023-06-22Restaurant inspection: LUCKY CAT
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-19311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-04-10311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-03-26311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2023-03-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-01-28311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2022
2022-11-26311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2022-11-02HPD class I: §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
2022-08-25311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-07-26311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2022-03-31311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2022-03-11311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2022-02-15HPD class I: §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
2022-02-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-12-11311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-07-23Boiler inspection
2021-06-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2020
2020-10-21Boiler inspection
2020-08-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-07-16311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2020-06-21311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-10-01Boiler inspection
2019-03-27311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2019-01-11311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2018
2018-11-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-10-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-06311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2018-05-06311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2018-04-25311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2018-04-25311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2018-03-08311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-03-08Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-02-04311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2018-01-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-09-05Boiler inspection
2017-01-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-10-25HPD class I: §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
2016-03-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-06-22311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2015-02-02HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-02-14311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2014-01-09DOB complaint, category ?
2013
2013-12-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-11-21Job filed: INSTALL AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#121804208. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2013-10-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-10-16Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT AT BASEMENT. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS AND NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES. NO CHA$49,000
2013-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-06-07311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2013-05-15Mortgage assigned — from U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to BCB COMMUNITY BANK
2013-05-15Mortgage assigned — from EMIGRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY INC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK
2013-05-15Mortgage $807,257 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK$807,257
2013-05-15Agreement $2,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK$2,000,000
2013-05-15AL&R $2,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to BCB COMMUNITY BANK$2,000,000
2012
2012-10-17311: Water System — No Water/Low Pressure (WA5)
2012-09-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-04-24311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2012-04-24311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011
2011-12-29311: Construction — Initial - Construction
2011-12-16311: Construction — Initial - Construction
2011-08-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-03-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-02-16Job filed: FILING FOR MODIFICATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION W/ JOB#120566609, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$3,000
2011-01-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-01-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-01-04Job filed: A2$12,000
2011-01-04Job filed: A2$12,000
2010
2010-08-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-06-02311: Noise — Noise: Air Condition/Ventilation Equip, Residential (NJ1)
2010-05-19DOB violation C:
2010-05-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-04-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-04-29311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2010-04-29DOB complaint, category ?
2010-01-22Permit PL — ISSUED
2009
2009-09-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-08-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-08-10Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC UNIT @ROOF WITH STEEL ANGLES AND BLOWER UNIT @1ST FL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$18,000
2009-08-10Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC UNIT @ROOF WITH STEEL ANGLES AND BLOWER UNIT @1ST FL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$18,000
2009-06-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-05-01Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION INCLUDING REMOVE PARTITION WALL AND PLUMBING FIXTURE. INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALL AND PLUMBING FIXTURE.NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS$39,500
2009-04-20Permit AL — ISSUED
2009-03-11Job filed: ERECT NON-ILLUMINATED STOREFRONT ACCESSORY AWNING, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$1,200
2009-02-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2008
2008-09-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-09-25Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION AT EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE INCLUDING MINOR PARTITION. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$33,860
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-12-11Mortgage assigned — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-12-29Deed $3,500,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC$3,500,000
2006-12-29Agreement $1,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK$1,000,000
2006-12-29Agreement $1,000,000 — from 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK$1,000,000
2006-12-29Mortgage assigned — from ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2006-12-29TL&R — from ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to 232 EAST 53RD ST REALTY CORP
2006-12-29CERR — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to 11 WEST MANAGEMENT LLC; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2006-03-07Mortgage satisfied — from 11 EAST 30TH STREET ASSOCIATES LLC; 232 EAST 53RD REALTY CORP; 1370 REALTY CORP to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2005
2005-10-03Job filed: This application is being filed for horizontal enlargement at the rear of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors, and at the front of the 1st floor, for General$51,000
2005-08-12M&CON $1,500,000 — from 1370 REALTY CORP; 11 EAST 30TH LLC; 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATI$1,500,000
2005-01-18DOB violation C:
2004
2004-10-25Mortgage assigned — from LA JOLLA BANK, FSB to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2004-10-25TL&R — from LA JOLLA BANK, FSB to 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP.
2004-10-25M&CON $1,325,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP. to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$1,325,000
2004-10-25AL&R — from ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA to 232 EAST 53RD STREET REALTY CORP.
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-01-30DOB complaint, category ?
2000
2000-12-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-12-15DOB complaint, category ?
2000-12-14DOB complaint, category ?
2000-12-05Job filed: Insatll new lintel Beam ,remove existing wall, horizontal enlargement on 1st floor as per attached plan NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY,EGRESS,ROOM COUNT$5,000
2000-11-21DOB violation C:
2000-11-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT.HAVING PLACED A STEEL LINTEL BEAM ACROSS AT SECOND FL. FRONT ABOVE WINDOWS, ERECTING A METAL FRAME ENCLOSURE OVE$250
2000-11-20DOB complaint, category ?
2000-06-01Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR ZONING AND EGRESS REVIEW AND APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE AND VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT AS INDICATED ON FILED PLANS.
2000-06-01Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR ZONING AND EGRESS REVIEW AND APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE AND VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT AS INDICATED ON FILED PLANS.
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-10-12HPD class B: SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FRO
1999-06-10DOB violation C:
1999-06-10DOB violation Z:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-11-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1997
1997-10-31Mortgage $625,000 — from 232 EAST 53RD STREETREALTY CORP. to STAMFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$625,000
1997-10-31Deed — from 232 EAST 53RD ST. CORP. to 232 EAST 53RD STREETREALTY CORP.
1997-10-31Mortgage assigned — from 232 EAST 53RD STREETREALTY CORP. to STAMFORD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
1996
1996-11-20Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-11-20Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-08-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AN EQUIPMENT WORK OR REQUIPMENTUSE PERMIT.IN THAT AN A/C UNIT EXCEEDI$700
1996-08-22DOB complaint, category ?
1990
1990-10-31DOB complaint, category ?
1985
1985-08-08HPD class B: D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
1982
1982-03-18HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DEVICE PRESENT ON CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM WHICH IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING AN OT
1982-01-20HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1974
1974-03-05Agreement — from SANDON REALTY CORP to 232 EAST 53RD ST CORP
1973
1973-04-12Agreement — from 232 EAST 53RD ST CORP to SANDON REALTY CORP

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