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459 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00807-0057Map

Owner of record: Pena, Abel

459 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pena, Abel. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 51

  • 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 1, 2026

    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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2025

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2022

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 6, 2021

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    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 16, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway

    Sep 20, 2017

    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.

    Nov 2, 2016

    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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 7, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Sep 9, 2010

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wooden construction gate erected at 463 3rd ave prohibiting egress from front fire escape at front areaway

    Nov 20, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp installed front entrance gate to building.

    Jul 29, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at wall all stys public hall near stairs

    Jul 2, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to 1st sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Jul 2, 1999 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty apt 1f east. , section '' ''

    Aug 22, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 1 sty apt 1f east. , section '' ''

    Aug 22, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets fixture at bathtub 1 sty apt 1f er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 4, 1990 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door closet 1 sty south apt 1f center room. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 1 sty south apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 1 sty south apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 1 sty south apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 4, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line east wall cellar rear.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window guards at pub hall all stys.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies & ladders rear fire escape.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 wood studs & partitions erected creating rooms cellar throughout.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all stys rear fire escape.

    Apr 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg front room & 2 room from front 1 sty apt 2f. , section '' ''

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop clg bathroom front room & 2 room from front 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective make operable windows kitchen & 2 room from front 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg kitchen 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the waste pipe kitchen sink 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1f. located at apt 1f

    Jul 31, 1984 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door to 1 sty front apt 1. , section '' ''

    Oct 17, 1983 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 30, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,990 ft²
Lot area
1,953 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
807 / 57
Assessed value
$494,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307519, last renewed Aug 22, 2012.

Questions about 459 53 Street

Who owns 459 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pena, Abel.

Does 459 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 459 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 459 53 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 459 53 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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