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471 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00807-0052Map

Owner of record: Hyl Realty LLC

471 53 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hyl Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on June 2, 2026. 43 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 2, 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 · 44

  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at 2nd window from west at north in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 40 sq feet at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exeeiding the allowable tembreture of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18327864 issued 28-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — 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.

    Aug 7, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire mesh at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock set at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening 2 slide bolts with latch at door leading to scuttle ladder and hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at north wall window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall, inside 2nd closet from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items surrounding scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing heavy duty lock set, at building front entrance door

    Aug 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard

    Jul 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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.

    Jul 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 7, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Bc1008 failure to comply with doors,gates and turnstyles.noted:at 1st floor installed curtains concealing the emergency exit for the rear rendering door not recognizable, contrary to bc 1008.remedy:comply with

    Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #205190.illegal occupancy.noted:at 1st floor has been used/converted and occupied as adult physical culture establishment-massage parlor with total 3 massage roo

    Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 at 1st floor has been occupied as adult physical culture establishment and physical culture establishment (as per zr 12-10)-massage parlor with total 3 massage rooms without bsa approval as required pe

    Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted:at 1st floor erected full height partition walls to create additional massage room and shower room;installed water and waste lines for shower room at 1st floor,at cellar level f

    Jun 14, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate sticker.noted:at time of inspection (12:20)pm vacate sticker was removed.vacate was posted by badge #2888 for illegally converting cellar to class "a" apt without prov

    Dec 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit. work noted: @ 1st flr erected full height partition wall to create 5 massage rooms, installed water & waste line for 2 shower rooms. @ cellar level erected full height partition walls to cr

    Oct 19, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. rem: discontinue illegal use.

    Oct 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o# 205190. illegal occupancy noted: @ 1st flr converted occupied as massage parlor w/ 5 massage rooms w/out bsa approval. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec: zr 73-36. @ 1st flr occupied as an adult physical culture establishment & physical culture establishment w/out bsa approval as required per zr 12-10. @ 1st flr occupied as massage parlor w/ 5 massage rooms

    Oct 19, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o# 205190. illegal occupancy noted @ cellar level converted & occupied as a class 'a' apt w/ 4 beds, full kitchen & bathroom. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
807 / 52
Assessed value
$65,820
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 471 53 Street

Who owns 471 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hyl Realty LLC.

Does 471 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 471 53 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 471 53 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 471 53 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.