153 East 57th Street
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
- Notable amenitiesDoorman, Parking
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
About this building
A 20-story building located in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, containing 188 residential units. Built in 1960.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Midtown
Manhattan · 2,597 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,000 1BR · $7,700 2BR
13 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 4.2 acres · incl. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
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 (11 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural4
- Water/Plumbing3
- Admin1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 15D, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 18, 2024Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM 7 STY 2 FROM WEST AT SOUTH APT 7G BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 21, 2007Class B - General
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT KITCHEN 6 STY SOUTHWEST APT 6H. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 21, 2007Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7G, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Aug 21, 2007Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING,EAST WALL,NORTH WALL,WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7G, 7th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Aug 21, 2007Class 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 | — | $3,562.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,000 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,700 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $8,750 | — |
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
GOTHAM TOWNE HOUSE OWNERS
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 11 open HPD violations on record, including 1 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 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 2.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 3228 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 Midtown is about $5,000/month for a one-bedroom.