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721 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00810-0073Map

Owner of record: Ching Nicolas

721 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ching Nicolas. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2015. 28 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 6, 2015

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 · 29

  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling installed 1 sty apt 1f front room. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows 1 sty apt 1f thru out. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal shower stall head 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall light fixture 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall at water closet 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Aug 31, 1988 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling at cellar rear.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective make operable gate at entrance to front yard.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rain leader not properly secured to sewer drain at rear yard.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 partitions erected creating 3 rooms at cellar rear.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 suspended ceiling erected cellar rear.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room at cellar front.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of 3 screw jacks boiler room cellar front.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles stored at 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide upper & lower screens at skylight 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Oct 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 23, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 1F

    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 (C3)
Year built
1908
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
810 / 73
Assessed value
$356,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317171, last renewed Jun 10, 2025.

Questions about 721 53 Street

Who owns 721 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ching Nicolas.

Does 721 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 721 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 721 53 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 721 53 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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