234 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00813-0021Map

234 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cristino Valdez. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 23
HPD complaints: 6

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

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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 · 4

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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 23

Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097608j issued on 8/20/14,for work w/o a permit. at the 1stfl partitions erected,electrical wiring installed creating sro etc.
May 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097604m issued on 8/26/14,for work w/o a permit. in the basement partitions erected,plumbing installed,sro's created,etc.
May 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097604m issued on 8/26/14.for work w/o a permit.@ basement created s.r.o(s)room lacking ventilation and light installed electr
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097608j issued on 08/26/14.for work w/o a permit.@ 1st floor installed full height partitions electric and doors with locking
Mar 18, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35097604m issued on 08/26/14.work w/o a permit.@ bsmt created sro's rooms lacking ventillation & light.installed electric full height parit
Jan 23, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35097608j issued on 08/26/14.work w/o a permit.@ 1st fl.installed full height partitions,electric & doors w/ locking devices.sro's lacking
Jan 23, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35097606x issued on 08/26/14.work w/o a permit.erected full height partitions creating hazardous conditions installed 3pc bathroom.rem:comp
Jan 23, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35097606x issued on 08/26/14. work w/o a permit @ cellar erected partitions & installed 3pc bathroom. remedy : comply w/ the comm
Dec 9, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35097608j issued on 08/26/14. work w/o a permit @ 1st fl. installed partitions walls. creating an sro w/ door locking devices, in
Dec 8, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35097604m issued on 08/26/14. remedy : comply w/ the commissioner's order
Dec 8, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35097605y issued on 8/26/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097606k issued on 8/26/14. work w/o a permit at cellar level erected partitions & installed 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower).
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in n.o.v. #35097608j issued on 08/26/14.work w/o a permit.@1st fl erected full ht partitions to create an sro w/door locking devices,light switches & outlets.
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35097607h issued on 8/26/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097604m issued on 8/26/14. work w/o a permit. at basement created full height partitions for an interior sro lacking light & vent
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records. noted: hpd records #156492 indicates premises to be a 2family dwelling1st and 2nd stories. bis indicates 2family dwelling. at basement insta
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records. noted: at 1st flr created sro exposure#1.hpd records indicate premises to be a 2family dwelling 1st and 2nd flrs. bis ind
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr expo#1 installed full height par tition walls to create an sro with door locking device.installed lightswitches,outlets,lighting fixtures,door frame.no permits filed.rmdy:
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level erected wood framing 2x3's to create partition walls and gate. these full height partitions are creating a hazardous condition.installed 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,sho
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at basement created sro's 3-full height partition walls for an interior s.r.o. lacking windows (light and ventilation) sro is occupied with bunk bed and cooking.installed 3pc bathroom
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted: at cellar of premises full partitions erected to create 4 separate rooms which apear to be sro's. also createdin cellar is a full 3pc bathroom. door to cellar & partition under/ove
Jan 2, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. gpd dept records indicate 2 class'a' units. at time of inspection observed 3 padlock ( ) doors also observed occupancy of 1 sro's. denied
Jan 2, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without permit parking pad has been created (concrete)car parked with license plate #e847dn curb not cut remedy obtian permit or restore to prior legal condition
Jun 8, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B9)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,472 ft²
Lot area: 2,003 ft²
Zoning: M1-2D
Community board: 307
Council district: 38
Block / lot: 813 / 21
Assessed value: $87,300
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #821968, last renewed Aug 9, 2021.

Questions about 234 53 Street

Who owns 234 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cristino Valdez.

Does 234 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 234 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 234 53 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 234 53 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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