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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 9, 2007

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 · 1

  • B

    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

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

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.