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553 Quincy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01624-0060Map

Owner of record: Quincy Realty Group LLC

553 Quincy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Quincy Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 221 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
221
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
155

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 221

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 1st lower sash fire escape window from east at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all stories at building rear at fire escape

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to yard at north at basement

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to basement at north at basement

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure 2nd and 5th metal treads from bottom up at building rear at fire escape, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • 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, 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.

    Jun 10, 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 11, 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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 24, 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 10, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye at gate at window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at vestibule , 1st story

    Jun 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 14, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor throughout at cellar

    Mar 18, 2021

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door to boiler room at cellar

    Mar 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at cellar

    Mar 18, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar

    Mar 18, 2021

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

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock device at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape window. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor troughout at basement

    Mar 4, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39037278r issued on 03/03/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.obstructing egress.remedy

    Nov 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39037278r issued on 03/08/21 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstructe

    Sep 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39037278r issued on 03/08/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39037278r issued 3/8/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jul 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed fire escape window room door closed with key operable lock which obstructing emergency exit from 3rd floor level apt # 3. also observed 1st floor level public hallway partially ob

    Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Flexible cords used, comply with ec; comply with code

    Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that c of o or bldg dept records.noted:dining rm@rear of 1st fl apt is now being occupied as a bedrm,totally 4 bedrms@1st fl apt.also,the living & dining rms in the 3rd fl apt are now bei

    Feb 19, 2016 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg a code-compliant manner.noted:bedrm doors @1st & 3rd fl apts are arranged w/dead bolt locks on each door.also,access to 3rd fl apt fire escape window is obstructed w/a locked bedrm door

    Feb 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 18, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,549 ft²
Lot area
2,150 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1624 / 60
Assessed value
$136,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345385, last renewed Mar 16, 2026.

Questions about 553 Quincy Street

Who owns 553 Quincy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quincy Realty Group LLC.

Does 553 Quincy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 221 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 Quincy 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 553 Quincy Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 Quincy Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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