513 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00808-0071Map
Owner of record: Babilonia, Joann
513 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Babilonia, Joann. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on December 22, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 84
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 139
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 · 84
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash counter balance at 2nd window from east at south in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Refit upper and lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exeeiding the allowable tembreture of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt capable of being padlocked observed at bulkhead door leading to the roof, at public hall, 4th story
Jul 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 2023
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.
Mar 20, 2023
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
Sep 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 14, 2022
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
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 22, 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 - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
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
Mar 9, 2018
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in vestibule , 1st story
Aug 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 3, 2016
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
Feb 14, 2016
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.
Jan 20, 2016
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
Jan 5, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect 30 linear feet of sidewalk shed along the front of the building .with a 5 feet (extension) to the corner side of the building at exp# 1 & 2
Mar 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed at the corner side of the building at exp-1 & 2, the cornice that cantilever over the sidewalk is in disrepair. also observed at exp-1 & 2 corner of building, there's missing/loose mortar joist s
Feb 28, 2022
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt HALF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,780 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,005 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 808 / 71
- Assessed value
- $839,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305546, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 513 53 Street
Who owns 513 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Babilonia, Joann.
Does 513 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.
Is 513 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 513 53 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 513 53 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.