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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 22, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 84

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.