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553 6 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01049-0009Map

Owner of record: 290 15th Street LLC

553 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 290 15th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 2024

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 · 56

  • 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 3, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and toys (kids car) at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Nov 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Nov 14, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Nov 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12, 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story

    May 20, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lock assembly entrance door 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective all windows & make operable thru out 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 1 to 3 sty public hall.

    May 8, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys pub hall.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 100 watts front.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood wall at door 1 sty vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window guard 2 to 3 sty public hall intermediate landing.

    May 8, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & on boiler room door.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 drop clg installed bathroom 2 sty apt.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub vestibule.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 2 sty apt thru out.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock 2 sty apt entrance door.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 dropped ceiling 2 sty apt center room.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire south wall 3 sty public hall.

    May 1, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide doorknob bulkhead door to roof.

    May 1, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door stair bulkhead roof.

    Dec 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to stair bulkhead roof.

    Dec 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front night inspection.

    Dec 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Dec 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty apt.

    Nov 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pubhall & door to heating plant.

    Nov 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at entrance to 4 sty apt.

    Nov 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bldg.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty front of bldg north.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of bldg north.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice front & west side of bldg roof.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing marble saddle entrance door to bldg.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective make operable locking device entrance door to bldg.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door knob entrance to bldg.

    Aug 20, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire wall at fuse box 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 20, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set & chain door guard missing 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 20, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,968 ft²
Lot area
1,350 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
1049 / 9
Assessed value
$927,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345457, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 553 6 Avenue

Who owns 553 6 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 290 15th Street LLC.

Does 553 6 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 6 Avenue 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 553 6 Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 6 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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