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
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 · 38
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 8, 2024
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.
Mar 20, 2023
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door leading to boiler enclosure cellar rear.
Mar 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.
Mar 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.
Mar 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.