661 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00809-0047Map
Owner of record: Lin, Guo Tong
661 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Guo Tong. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on March 9, 2007. 1 of the 1 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 20
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 1
- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Emergency work due to unpermitted excavation at rear yard exposes danger to site and neighbors. remedy: retain nys pe for monitoring plan with thresholds & reporting. submit plan.& baseline data by 6/11/25 to cse
Jun 10, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
To address immediate hazard at the rear yard, erect 45' linear ft of tightboard construction fence at the exp #2, 20' linear ft of construc tion fence at exp #3 & 45' linear ft of construction fence running back to the exterior building wall at exp #4 to enclose the entire rear yard & to provide rear year perimeter safety & unathorized access
Jun 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work due to unpermitted underpinning in the basement & excav ation at rear yard exposes danger to site and neighbors remedy: retain nys pe,cs,gc to backfill/stabilize. start by 6/10/25, 10am. submit docs/reports to nyc dob cse
Jun 9, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection, observed 663 53 st entire rear yard excavated approx. 4' undermining the 1st floor 1 story extension foundation at the rear yard of 661 53 st, such condition is hazardous, and in danger of future collapse.
Jun 6, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed 2 story building entire rear yard excavated approx. 4' undermining and exposing the foundation of the 1st floor 1 story extension at the rear yard, such condition is hazardous, an
Jun 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. records indicate that building is not a multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted: partitions erected at basement creating class'a'
Dec 12, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions erected at basement & plumbing lines installed creating class'a' apt 2 bedrooms,3pc bathroom & kitchen w/sink & gas stove. remedy: obtain all necessary permits if feasi
Dec 12, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 809 / 47
- Assessed value
- $110,640
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 661 53 Street
Who owns 661 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Guo Tong.
Does 661 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 661 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 661 53 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 661 53 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.