53 EAST 97 STREET is a prewar 1910 building, 6 floors, 24 units in East Harlem, NYC. Owned by 53-57 EAST 97TH LLC. Public records show 20 open violations, 2 active litigation matters on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 5 units (registered 2024).
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Manhattan · March 2026
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§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLEDAT ON BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
§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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ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLEDAT ON BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY