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452 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00815-0029Map

Owner of record: 452-53rd Realty Corp

452 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 452-53rd Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 1,183 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,183
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
858

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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
17
About 100% of the building's 17 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 · 1,183

  • C

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

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at . in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at window at west in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze enamel porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • A

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at all balconies at all stories at fire escape at south

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing and or near fire stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing and or near fire stairs at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry stucco at 1st story and basement level at east exterior wall

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at building entrance , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flowerpot at 5th window sill from north at east at 4th story at west yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at west yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at east yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flowerpots at 8th, 9th, and 10th window sills from south at west at 3rd story at east yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at west yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at south yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at east yard

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slidebolt capable of padlock at door at north at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at east at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd and 5th marble bullnoses from bottom up at stairs to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor at vestibule area , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Mar 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18735100 issued 24-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner for drainages.atthe rear of the building on the left hand side outside area drain backed up and flooding the new outside of the building.rmdy: modify system

    Dec 16, 2013 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner at time of insp observed at apt#2d 2nd floor at btr minor sloping and saging w/ cracked and loose floor tile rem: repair and or replace maintain bldg

    Oct 7, 2010 · Penalty $200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1908
Floors
4
Residential units
17
Building area
14,080 ft²
Lot area
4,007 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
815 / 29
Assessed value
$486,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319531, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 452 53 Street

Who owns 452 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 452-53rd Realty Corp.

Does 452 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,183 housing violations at this property.

Is 452 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 452 53 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 452 53 Street?

It has 17 residential units.

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