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256 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00813-0030Map

Owner of record: 256 53rd Street LLC

256 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 256 53rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 11 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

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

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 · 38

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    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.

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture a ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approx. 2 sq.ft. hole at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture a ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective elecric oulet at east and south walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture a ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    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
  • 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 16, 2017

    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.

    Nov 2, 2016

    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 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3 sty pub hall.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, boiler room cellar rear.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door leading to boiler enclosure cellar rear.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 20, 1990

    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 bathroom erected center east cellar.

    Mar 20, 1990

    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 rooms center cellar.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open cockloft 3 sty public hall at scuttle recess.

    Mar 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 25, 2019 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,072 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
M1-2D
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
813 / 30
Assessed value
$84,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369400, last renewed Dec 17, 2024.

Questions about 256 53 Street

Who owns 256 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 256 53rd Street LLC.

Does 256 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 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 256 53 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 53 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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