853 St Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01248-0063Map
Owner of record: 853 St Johns Place Realty
853 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 853 St Johns Place Realty. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 366
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 · 131
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner at window at fire escape at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony, building front at fire escape
Mar 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chained to handrail at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the 6th bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing the top escutcheon plate at riser in the 6th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at riser in the 6th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2L
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and window recess at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and window recess at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling riser in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window casing at west wall (approx.1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of protruding nail at metal strip nosing creating trip hazard at public hall, 2nd story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door (off track) in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding allowable temperature of 130 degrees (found 135 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing rung 2nd from bottom up rear of building drop ladder at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure hand rail rear of building escape 2nd sty balcony at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector total of two required in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 1, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). total of two required in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 1, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 1, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ecb hazardous
Sep 18, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ecb
Sep 17, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
Sep 16, 1997
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
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
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances - noted: observed multiple cracks at front facade/exp:#1 in stone/concrete/stucco. remedy: maintain exterior building walls
Sep 8, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35323004l issued on 6/4/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document file fail
Jul 23, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code cvompliant manner. at exp#1 on facade of bldg there are multiple cracks,there is also cracks on the window sill. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Jun 4, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dept of buildings records. 1 story commercial space converted into 2 class "a" apts. partitions erected creating rooms. gas range and kitchen sink present. full 3
Oct 12, 2011
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to cofo and dob records. entire bdlgconverted from 3stories-7class a apt. into 3stories-10 class a apts.rmd:restore premises to legal occupancy
Nov 9, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defects are 1- bathroom ceiling in apt 2l is part missing leaving exposed and rotten floor joist and water was leaking at time of inspection.2-sheetrock ceiling at time of inspectio
Sep 18, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 3LR
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt CR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt CR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt CR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt CR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt CR1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt CR1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt CR1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt CR1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 21, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt CL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt CL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 7,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1248 / 63
- Assessed value
- $931,050
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #310970, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 853 St Johns Place
Who owns 853 St Johns Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 853 St Johns Place Realty.
Does 853 St Johns Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 853 St Johns Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 853 St Johns Place built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 853 St Johns Place?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.