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735 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00810-0067Map

Owner of record: Chen, Yu Feng

735 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Yu Feng. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
160
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 8, 2026

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 · 160

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at basement door leading to rear yard at basement

    Sep 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west door leading to court yard at basement

    Sep 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    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, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2024

    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 2, 2024

    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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at ceiling, 6 sq ft at south walls at public hall, 3rd story original violation 16720978 issued 06-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    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.

    Mar 6, 2024

    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 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies and rails at front stack at fire escape

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at ceiling, 6 sq ft at south walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at celing, south and west walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, south and west walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape stack at building front

    Apr 6, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 22, 2023

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve at east in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall, south wall, and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall, south wall, and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Feb 19, 2023

    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

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at south window in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over recess area around west window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at recess area around west window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15731611 issued 19-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape stack at building front

    Feb 19, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Feb 19, 2023

    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.

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 29, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts - failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. vacate order #310-13 for illegal cellar apt w/no 2nd means of egress not complied with. cellar apt found occupied and family of 7 found eating

    Nov 25, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:at cellar level erected full-height partitions for 3 bedrooms,bathroom and laundry room.installed gas lines at kitchen (stove) and for dryer at laundry room, and water and waste lin

    Nov 7, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.nyc dob records (hpd registration #331065 along with inspetion cards)indicate residence is a legal 3story, 6fa

    Nov 7, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    254/36

    Aug 24, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 3F

    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
1908
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
4,032 ft²
Lot area
2,275 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
810 / 67
Assessed value
$551,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331065, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 735 53 Street

Who owns 735 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Yu Feng.

Does 735 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.

Is 735 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 735 53 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 735 53 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.