738 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00818-0023Map
Owner of record: Zheng, Xun
738 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zheng, Xun. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 7 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
- 11
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 82
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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 - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 21, 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.
Mar 20, 2023
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 10, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a/c units at the 2nd and 3rd story balconies of the stack at the front of the building
Aug 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at hinges entrane building , 1st story
Jan 16, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts posted vacate notices at doors of ,apts 2f and 3f, ( vacate# 135922 )
Feb 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
Feb 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 6, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present
Nov 18, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys. fire escape at front
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at roof bulkhead stairs
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at roof bulkhead
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wires across roof creating trip hazard
May 24, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building at fire escape
Jul 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 8, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - 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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, ceiling, 2nd door from north at east wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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) ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd private hallway from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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) ceiling, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st kitchen from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate located in the entire apartment located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at south
Feb 13, 2001 · Apt 1-R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:full height interior partition walls erected creating 3 rms 1 rm at front section of cellar & 2 at rear with 1 3pc bathrm w/shower stall completed at cellar level.remedy:obtain a pe
Nov 23, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/out a permit. demplition, alteration & new installation of no-hub cast iron piping used for waste & vent-copper hot & cold water lines-gas piping all new plumbing installed in south of 6apt,1apt
Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to have new or alt plumbing system tested. demolition, alteration &new installation of no-hub cast iron piping used for waste & ventcopper hot & cold water lines-gas piping-all new plumbing installed in
Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work performed is required to be performed by a licensed master plumber-demolition, alteration & new installation of no-hub cast iron piping used for waste & vent-copper hot & cold water lines-gas
Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Replace steam saftey valve for a 15 psi type asme aproved side outlet.
Dec 29, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Locks
Jul 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Jul 3, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 2-R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,258 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 818 / 23
- Assessed value
- $415,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327704, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 738 53 Street
Who owns 738 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zheng, Xun.
Does 738 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 738 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 738 53 Street built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 738 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.