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224 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00813-0017Map

Owner of record: Bhawan 224 Realty LLC

224 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bhawan 224 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 18 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • 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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing guide fork at drop ladder at east at fire escape

    Mar 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at east at fire escape

    Mar 30, 2025

    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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper sash window at north wall, 1st window from west in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    May 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .... in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ......broken pane at upper window sash window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ....ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ....upper window sash counter balances in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling, north, south and west wall ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper window sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall, north wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from south at west wall, ceiling, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, west wall, ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from south at west wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, north wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective kitchen cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 26, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 3, 2005 · 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 (C2)
Year built
1908
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,320 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
M1-2D
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
813 / 17
Assessed value
$444,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311862, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 224 53 Street

Who owns 224 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhawan 224 Realty LLC.

Does 224 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 224 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 224 53 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 224 53 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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