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253 Bergen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00197-0060Map

Owner of record: Bath Benson Bergen LLC

253 Bergen Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bath Benson Bergen LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
61

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 86

  • I

    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.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt topfl, 3rd story

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak , in the private hallway located at apt topfl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor kitchen.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell return buzzer system 1st story public hall to 2nd story east apt. 2fl.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2nd story apt

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, 2nd story public hall.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective putty upper and lower window sash east room 2nd story apt. 1.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches, 2nd story apt. 1.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no key to mail box, vestibule.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system to apt. 2nd story apt. 1.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension being run 2nd to 3rd story public hall's.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for all stories public hall 2nd story apt. 1.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub 2nd story apt. 1.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling and west wall, 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor bathroom.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor bathroom

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor kitchen.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose banisters of stairs case 1st to 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 2nd story east apt. 2nd fl. west room.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit window sash 2nd story east apt. 2nd fl. throughout.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink, kitchen 2nd story apt.

    Jul 22, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak around the electrical fixture at ceiling in private hallway and north 2 room at east. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at shut-off valve on radiator. in the 1st room from north located at apartment 2, 2nd story

    Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shut off valve in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 1, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven of gas range 2nd story east apt 2nd floor

    Oct 29, 2003

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak from the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock on the door in the entrance located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective thermal glass pane of the lower sash window in the south room located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective space between the east wall and floor in the south room located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal sink base in the kitchen located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt #2, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2003 · Apt #2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ,gate in closed position , located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Jan 15, 2003 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing east wall electrical cover outlet in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective linoleum floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 20, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 19, 2004 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 17, 2004 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2004 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2004 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt BM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 3 FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2003 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2003 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2003 · Apt #2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 8, 2003 · Apt #2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
1,920 ft²
Lot area
800 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
197 / 60
Assessed value
$145,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #810278, last renewed Nov 12, 2024.

Questions about 253 Bergen Street

Who owns 253 Bergen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bath Benson Bergen LLC.

Does 253 Bergen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 Bergen Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 253 Bergen Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 Bergen Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.