737 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00810-0065Map
Owner of record: 737 LLC
737 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 737 LLC. HPD has recorded 83 housing violations here, most recently on December 1, 2024. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 83
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 100
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
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 · 83
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve releasing steam and water in the 1st room from east located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve releasing steam and water in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 4th story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 4th story
Mar 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance
Apr 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit both windows at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 14 sq ft at ceiling, 10 sq ft at east and 4 sq ft at south walls in the bathroom located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cailking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tile at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall and around window frame at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots stack building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a protruding air conditioner unit stack building front at fire escape, 4th story
Sep 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box door apartments: c1, d1, d2, d3 and d4 at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slide bolt with eye on interior side of west entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 4, 2019
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
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit at 4th story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at west upper rail at 4th story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash fire escape window in the 2nd room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 3 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt B2
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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2015 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2015 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2015 · Apt B2
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 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Aug 28, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2014 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Mar 19, 2003
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt B4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt C4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt D1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt D1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 19, 2022 · Apt D1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt D1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt D1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt D1
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt B4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt A1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2016 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt B2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt B2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2014 · Apt B2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2014 · Apt B2
Close - Nonconst
Signage
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,007 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 810 / 65
- Assessed value
- $454,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370172, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 737 53 Street
Who owns 737 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 737 LLC.
Does 737 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 83 housing violations at this property.
Is 737 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 737 53 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 737 53 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.