553 3rd Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1900
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, containing 42 residential units. Built in 1900.
The neighborhood: Murray Hill
Manhattan · 587 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,607 1BR · $7,499 2BR
3 parks · 1.4 acres · incl. Robert Moses Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (10 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural4
- Pests3
- Water/Plumbing2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 27, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 27, 2023Class C - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OF SEALED UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 27, 2023Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 14, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 27, 2023Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Feb 24, 2022Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,915.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,606.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,499 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $9,897.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
EK 3 LLC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 10 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 366 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Murray Hill is about $5,607/month for a one-bedroom.