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53 Spencer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01716-0001Map

Owner of record: Spencer Square LLC

53 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Spencer Square LLC. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 139

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at celler door at cellar

    Mar 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Mar 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded air conditioner on 2nd story balcony at west fire escape,building front , 2nd story

    May 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at cellar

    May 14, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and household items in the public hall at 1st story

    Aug 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door in the cellar

    Aug 30, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded air conditioner on 2nd story balcony at west fire escape, building front

    Aug 30, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Info 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at cellar

    Mar 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors 1 ,2 and 3 at public hall

    Mar 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal grill and fusible link boiler room at cellar

    Mar 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 7, 2019

    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 19, 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 29, 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2015

    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 100 watts minimum required

    Jun 21, 2012

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 14, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit sashes all windows 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shower head shower stall kitchen 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower south window kitchen 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty north apt 1l torres , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rat feces kitchen 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 1 sty north apt 1l , section '' ''

    Nov 19, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall kitchen 1 sty west apt 1l. located at apt 1l

    Sep 15, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty west apt 1l. located at apt 1l

    Sep 15, 1997 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the fecal matter rear yard.

    Sep 15, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: hazardous gut renovation thru-out 1st fl, part of 2nd & 3rd fls. removed gas lines, fire stop ceiling, plaster & stripping from perimeter, walls, stair enclosures & parti- tion walls. stop all work. remedy: obtain all permits and approvals provide tenant protection plan. contact this dept at 718-802-3685

    Jul 16, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Jul 16, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Jul 16, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:note:the metal flute for chimney located at the south side of building is broken at 2nd story level adjacent to a window of the occupied dwelling creating a health hazard condition.remedy:re

    Dec 14, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of ispection. remedy: stop all work. provide plans.

    Jun 28, 2002

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: hazardous gut renovation throughout 1st floor, part of 2nd and 3rd fls as follows: removed gas lines(2) removed fire stop ceiling (3) removed plaster and stripping from preime

    Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect is:exterior wall is loose and buldging over 1st story at bldng rear and appear in danger of collapse.remedy:maintain building.provide engineer report of structural stability

    Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to properly and safely removed material/debris from construction site.noed:illegal demolition of interior wall at all stories.an rear yard is now being used to store same debris.creating a health and ha

    Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted exterior alteration of rear exterior of building changing of beams studs and brick work. no permit or approved plans were conspicously desployed. remedy obtain permit file appro

    May 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failrue to maintain rear exterior wall bulging and out of plumb fire escape loose from wall anchor. remedy: make all necessary in a safe and lawful manner.

    Nov 20, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    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
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,375 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
M1-2
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1716 / 1
Assessed value
$415,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314703, last renewed Mar 15, 2019.

Questions about 53 Spencer Street

Who owns 53 Spencer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer Square LLC.

Does 53 Spencer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Spencer 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 53 Spencer Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Spencer Street?

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.