53 3 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00460-0036Map
Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.
53 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 16, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 37
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
May 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
May 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door (leading to cellar) at bottom of stair case at cellar
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door (leading to cellar) at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room door at cellar
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections consisting of water closet and slop sink at cellar rear
Jun 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (door at bottom of staircase )
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (door leading to cellar) at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance lower sash at 2nd window at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and trim in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and trim in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and trim in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by means of re-glazing in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication systems at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 26, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 sq ft at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 14350479 issued 20-may-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance lower sash in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew at north and west ceramic tiled walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 8 sq ft at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at weast wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventialtion at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o &or dob records.illegalrm/water closet&slopsink present@cellar rear.rm used for living.no vacate warranted discont illegal use of amended c/o
Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
New gas pipe installed for apartment 4r without a permit, gas was on and active without and inspection or certification from dob, file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection performed
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceway enclosures cable armor.lighting raceway in basement not continuous.remedy:provide effective electrical continuity.
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 8am 1 boiler installed inbasement.no electrical boiler application on file.remedy:obtain permit
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas piping in boiler room has a branch of pipe not connected to any appliance. pipe has a plug. future connections are prohibited as per fgc 408.2 also in cellar gas meter for heat and hot water has a dresser c
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas piping for apartment 4r replaced from gas meter and throughout cellar permit # b00425878 shows work on gas systems for al other apartments excluding 4r, obtain permit
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
New gas piping installed from gas meter throughout cellar work not covered under job # b00425878 no test performed by dob, perform test
May 19, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - General
Janitor/super
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 24, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 24, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 20, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Sep 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2003 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,680 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 460 / 36
- Assessed value
- $1,785,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302917, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.
Questions about 53 3 Street
Who owns 53 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..
Does 53 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 3 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 53 3 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 3 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.