853 Herkimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01703-0042Map
Owner of record: The Elsie Raphael Irrevocable Trust
853 Herkimer Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The Elsie Raphael Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 203
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 67
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2019
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all windows sills in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 13, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 27, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor causing trip hazard in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2
May 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub & washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathtub & washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathtub and wash-basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood moulding at door frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood moulding at door frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative shut-off valve at radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster at top landing in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume at cold water fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume at hot water fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance door to building
Dec 3, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operrated double cylinder lock at entrance door to bldg
May 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
Dec 31, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3 fl, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2003 · Apt 3 FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding and floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2002 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Aug 21, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
F.t.m.b. & all parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. note: exp #1 curb illegally cut sidewalk lowered enabling a vehicle to drive unto an illegal parking pad. curb cut is approx. 12' 9" wide. property is on
Jun 3, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner - work without a permit: at time of inspection, observed sidewalk curb cut aproximately 10 linear ft at exposure 1 at the above location in r6 district with
Nov 30, 2021 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to maintain building and all parts thereof in a code-compliant manner.at the time of my inspection i observed sidewalk curb at front of property(exp
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35375793h issued on 2/27/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem: comply with commiss
Dec 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35375793h issued on 02-27-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to safeguard a
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35375795l issued on 02/27/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply with co
Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35375793h issued on 2/27/19,and to file a cert.of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01rem:comply with commissioner's orde
Jul 31, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner order contained in summons/violation #35375793h issued on 2/27/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35375795l issued on 2/7/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners
May 9, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by cosnrtcution operation.noted:premises 2 story wood frame attached nfp building.at the time of inspection i observed illegal renovation work in progress e
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:premises 2 story wood frame attached building at the time of inspection i observed illegal renovation work in progress.demoltion debris f
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.noted:premises 2 story attached wood frame nfp building a violation #082110cerpg02/34859831x warranted with full stop work order for rear extension
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.noted:premises 2 story attached wood frame dwelling,at the time of inspection i observed demoltion done 1st floor.2nd floor roof & basement floor joists and new joists installation done basm
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o a permit. work noted: at rear single story extension approx 20'x 15'x 12'. concrete block wall walls wood framed interior with (bat insulation) w/electrical wiring. remedy: stop all work
Aug 21, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner at time of inspection observed stairs at interior of bldg leading from 1st to 2nd fl have separated at the stringer treads are out of level carpeting is loose
Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Fence exceeds permitted height. at time of insp fence at front yard ofpremises constructed from square steel stock-picket style, exceeds permitted height in that it measures approx 7' & is approx 48 linear feet
Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt TOP
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt TOP
Close - General
Mold
Oct 25, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 10, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 10, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,630 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1703 / 42
- Assessed value
- $81,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815325, last renewed Jan 20, 2021.
Questions about 853 Herkimer Street
Who owns 853 Herkimer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Elsie Raphael Irrevocable Trust.
Does 853 Herkimer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 853 Herkimer 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 853 Herkimer Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 853 Herkimer Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.