53 St Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02097-0007Map
Owner of record: Ft Greene Tb Housing Development Fund Co Rporation
53 St Felix Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1983 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 32 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ft Greene Tb Housing Development Fund Co Rporation. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 4 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 32 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 181
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bc, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BC
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bc, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BC
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 2024
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
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ vestibule door] jammed at the [ door frame] in the public hall , at basement, section ''60ftgreene''
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit the closet doors at west wall in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt bc, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BC
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose shower head at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bc, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BC
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper in the entrance located at bsmt-apt bc, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BC
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line drain at rear yard in the 1st room from east at north located at apt bb, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Aug 27, 2021 · Apt BB
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers/caps at the basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd story public hall
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at the rear exit to the interior court yard , 1st story, section ''front bldg''
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at the exit to the east vestibule , 1st story, section ''front bldg''
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at the front entrance to the basement , section ''front bldg''
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs, landings and floors at all stories at public hall
Oct 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 2, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2019 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stop at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ..door stop at fire door at public hall, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at bsmt-apt db
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt DB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at bsmt-apt db
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt DB
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to boiler room at boiler room
Mar 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt bd, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt BD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt bd, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt BD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (146 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt bd, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt BD
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin gnats in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bd, bsmt-apt at east
Jul 25, 2012 · Apt BD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at cellar
Feb 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 3
Work without permit-exterior area i observed a new platform storage area,approx 18 feet by 9 feet located in the courtyard of the property.new storage area has three side walls approx 6 feet in height for a tot
Jun 8, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Hw circulator is defective-hw mixing valve is missing the cold water thermo loop-co detector in boiler room is defective-combustion air fan is missing the air proving switch interlocked with boiler-closable lou
Jan 24, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
B101,51. work w/o a permit installed slant fin modular boilers model #ggt600.
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,16,24b,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e. 24b need remote switch outside boilerroom. 50a check value required for back flow preventor to be b/w backflow and pressure reducing valve. 50b remove louveron door to boiler
Feb 6, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building,defect noted:roof is missing and windows allowing natural elements into bldg.5 windows are sealed by blocks;however,4 are missing any seal(open),also rubbish/garbage is in front of
Sep 23, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.at above address a 8' chain link fence had been erected at front of bldg;however,dob records show that no permit had been obtained.remedy:obtain permit.
Sep 23, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect roof is misisng window are not block at various location rubbish at front of building remedy:mantain building make site safe immeditely
May 12, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BC
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 19, 2024 · Apt BB
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt BC
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2021 · Apt BB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2019 · Apt FIRSTA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2019 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt DB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt DB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 20, 2018 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 20, 2018 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2018 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 23, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt BDBSM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2015 · Apt BASE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Door/window
Door
May 2, 2015 · Apt BD
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 2, 2015 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 2, 2015 · Apt BD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2015 · Apt BD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt BD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt BD
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1983
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 27,530 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,990 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2097 / 7
- Assessed value
- $2,943,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #375304, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 53 St Felix Street
Who owns 53 St Felix Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ft Greene Tb Housing Development Fund Co Rporation.
Does 53 St Felix Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 St Felix Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 32 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 53 St Felix Street built?
City records list 1983 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 St Felix Street?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.