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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 160
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard
Sep 8, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 6, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall
Mar 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2023
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Feb 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.