554 West 53rd Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 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 1910
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building7 elevator complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 7-story building located in Hell's Kitchen, containing 80 residential units. Built in 1910.
The neighborhood: Hell's Kitchen
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,151 1BR · $6,983 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
7 parks · 8.0 acres · incl. De Witt Clinton Park
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 (15 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural3
- Mold2
- Pests2
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 AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 17, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2I1, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 26, 2023Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 23, 2021Class C - Admin
FAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE AND POST SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS AND/OR NOTICE OF THE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. SUCH NOTICES SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE DESCRIBED PERMITTED WORK.
Jul 21, 2021Class C - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE SOOT AT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6F, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 17, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,804.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $5,151 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,983 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $7,200 | — |
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
CLINTON HOUSING WEST 53RD PARTNERS
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 15 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 362 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 Hell's Kitchen is about $5,151/month for a one-bedroom.