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53 Douglass Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00408-0045Map

Owner of record: 53 Douglass Realty, LLC

53 Douglass Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 53 Douglass Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 33

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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, 2016

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required fixture present light not on at front areaway

    Apr 4, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration enclosure of door & wood stud & sheet rock partition 1 story public hall.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling thru out cellar.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture vestibule 1 sty.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of cellar throughout.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb front & rear of bldg entrance.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings all stys public halls.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling thru out cellar.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture cellar thru out.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock exit door from basement to rear yard.

    Feb 29, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing shoe dropladder rear.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to bldg.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items & air conditioners stored on 1 & 3 stys public hall.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty apt center room.

    Oct 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 14, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (S3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,766 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
408 / 45
Assessed value
$988,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320169, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 53 Douglass Street

Who owns 53 Douglass Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 53 Douglass Realty, LLC.

Does 53 Douglass Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Douglass 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 53 Douglass Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Douglass Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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