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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 86
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2nd story apt
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, 2nd story public hall.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective putty upper and lower window sash east room 2nd story apt. 1.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches, 2nd story apt. 1.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no key to mail box, vestibule.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system to apt. 2nd story apt. 1.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension being run 2nd to 3rd story public hall's.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all stories public hall 2nd story apt. 1.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub 2nd story apt. 1.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor bathroom
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd story east apt. 2nd floor kitchen.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banisters of stairs case 1st to 3rd story public hall.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sash 2nd story east apt. 2nd fl. throughout.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink, kitchen 2nd story apt.
Jul 22, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven of gas range 2nd story east apt 2nd floor
Oct 29, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.