740 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00818-0024Map
Owner of record: Chen, Rong Mei
740 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 Chen, Rong Mei. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on April 4, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 151
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 231
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 · 151
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 1st stack from south at west building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2025
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 - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall. in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and east wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wall paper near range at north and west wall. in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock located at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 14, 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.
Oct 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at window lower sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Jun 17, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on the ceilings at all stories, at public hall
Jun 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material on the roof.
Jun 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on the ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east, south walls & ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at fire escape window lower sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ; door locked at boiler room
Apr 4, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at boiler room
Jan 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at boiler room
Dec 13, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
Dec 6, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Replace with new the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at window lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at water closet bowl lead bend in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink waste pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at the front of the building at fire escape
Sep 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at rear yard
Sep 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knobs at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class a aptcreated at basement partitions erected creating rooms for living. fullkitchen w/electric range and kitchen sink. also full bathroom w/water
Jun 6, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2F
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
- 3,546 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,003 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 818 / 24
- Assessed value
- $539,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307210, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 740 53 Street
Who owns 740 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Rong Mei.
Does 740 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.
Is 740 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 740 53 Street built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 740 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.