517 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00808-0069Map
Owner of record: 517 53rd Street, INC.
517 53 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 517 53rd Street, INC.. HPD has recorded 90 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2022. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 90
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 90
- 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wiring condition at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 18, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Aug 18, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Aug 17, 2017
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 7
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 1; air conditioner not srew to the lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2017 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , west wall, east wall, south wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash,improperly balanced at south in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash,improperly balanced at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Mar 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice located at apt 7a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 7a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs, 4th story, apartment
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective '' inoperable counter-balanced lower sash at south-2 window'' in the 6th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood flooring (appxly. 1/2 s. f. missing in center of floor ) in the private hallway located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective '' inoperable counter-balanced lower sash at south-1 window'' in the 6th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 6th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and house item from 4th, 3rd, and 2nd story at public hall
Feb 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold item at 4 story balcony rear fire escape
Feb 13, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2011 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work does not conform to approved plans remedy; stop all work, except to make site safe, amend plans to show a s built condition, contact dob before resume work
Jun 10, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Oct 7, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at cellar lvl: black mold growing along a 5' section of the drywall creating a hazardous condition., repair and/or replace
Sep 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at rear of cellar lvl: waste line is not connected to sewer drain., repair and/or replace
Sep 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.work was completed on complaint#3794821 and application#b00517231 was signed off on 1/12/2022.stop work order is not rescinded.remedy:comply with s
Jan 9, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Erected 2 business signs. one over front entrance with letters, and one attached to wall 2nd floor level. both signs are illuminated., obtain all permits
Jul 22, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit:erected 2bizsigns.1st 1 are letters which read "casa de munecas spa" which is over entrance.gold letters.2nd 1 is attached to wall via poles.sign is aprx6'x2'.reads "men spa".obtain proper permi
Jul 22, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Wwp for branch wiring in basement outlets, switches, and fixtures, obtain permit; obtain permit
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments noted: approved plan for job 310292108 dwg page a009.01 indicates metal studs on wall types <1> & <2> observed combustible wood studs on wal
Oct 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)bc1001.1 & 27-357failure to provide required means of egress.noted:@ 2nd story rear fire escape discharges onto 1st story roof comprised of combustible roofing.pathway to drop ladder is not made of non-co
Oct 26, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 7
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 8
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Window guards
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - General
Doors
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2009 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - General
Doors
Jul 24, 2009 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - General
Windows
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 8,370 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,005 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 808 / 69
- Assessed value
- $548,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332040, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 517 53 Street
Who owns 517 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 517 53rd Street, INC..
Does 517 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 90 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 517 53 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 53 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.