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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 4, 2025

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 · 151

  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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 = 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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock located at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 14, 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material on the roof.

    Jun 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Apr 4, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jan 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 13, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall

    Dec 6, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.