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53 Montrose Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03050-0039Map

Owner of record: Ink 53 Montrose LLC

53 Montrose Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ink 53 Montrose LLC. HPD has recorded 151 housing violations here, most recently on November 14, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
151
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
74

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 14, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
7
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Up from 6 in 2019

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 151

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free access to fire escape obstructed with cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 25, 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear of the building yard

    May 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood shed erected at rear yard yard

    May 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at rear of the building yard

    May 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 9th from bottom to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    May 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 8, 2019

    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 wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2017

    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 wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2017

    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

    Sep 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...sagging tin ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ..wall and base cabinet at west partially blocking fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken window pane at lower window sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of upper and lower base cabinet blocking egress window to fire escape to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ..glass pane at lower sash window at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3R

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ..sagging wood joists at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ..heavily sagging wod subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at west

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for ..stairs leading to public hall at cellar

    Mar 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of loose exposed wiring throughout at cellar

    Mar 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents ..rats at cellar

    Mar 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ..wood staircase leading to public hall at cellar

    Mar 17, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall

    Mar 17, 2017

    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 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entry door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ..building entry door lockset at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2017

    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 3, 2017

    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 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Jan 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property

    Oct 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing safe with doors attached at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at lower sash of fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing approvals a nd permits under plumbing application #321487011 due to suspension of license.stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Jul 22, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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 · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify department 72 hours prior to starting work. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed on the 3rd floor of apartments 5 and 6 with gc not giving department 72

    Jul 30, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.sealight in excess in sidewalk shed.rem:comply with ec code.

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to install ground fault circuit interrupter(gfci)protection asrequired.no gfci provided in sidewalk shed.rem:install gfci protectio n.

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ec 250.4 non current carrying electrical conductive material is not grounded.sidewalk shed is metal & could be energised.rem:comply with eccode.

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 8:00 am branch circuit wiring for outlets switches fixtures panel on ground floor rear. no application on file for electrical work. remedy: obtain permit

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems. no ground conductor provided to service switch in basement. remedy: provide grounding

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures armor cable. lighting raceway in basement not continuous. remedy: provide effective electrical continuity

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Prohibited use of electrical metallic tubing(emt)electrical metallic tubing used for lighting raceway in sidewalk shed.rem:comply with ec code.

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. expose and defective electrical fixtures and wiring throughout basement. remedy: comply with ec code

    May 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: installed full height partition walls creating & enclosing bedroom in interior of apt installed doors,to same partitions. no permits filed. remedy: obtain permits.

    May 17, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed(egress)exit passageway. noted: at unit(3r)kitchen cabinets partially obstructing passageway to fire escapes in kitchen. super to immediately remove cabinets to allow for passagew

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: at multiple floors,dust from maintainence repairs in common areas. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.i observed in cellar boiler room a appliance valve and union installed in the middle of a main gas line for house side which is prohibited and not code-comp

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: at unit#3r created bedroom w/no windows(interior room),w/doors in a subway room configuration. remedy: disc illegal use or amend c of

    May 17, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. observed @ 8 am newly installed boiler 8/3 feeder 3/4 emt feeder in hallways-kitchen outletlets in apt. 3r. noappl. on file for electrical work. remedy: obtain permit.

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unsafe,unapproved,unsuitable electrical equipment,devices,apparatus,appliances,materials or wiring in use. defective fixtures & wiring underoutdoor awning also 8ft florescent indoor fixtures used outdoor defect

    May 17, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
5,500 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3050 / 39
Assessed value
$774,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341645, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 53 Montrose Avenue

Who owns 53 Montrose Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ink 53 Montrose LLC.

Does 53 Montrose Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 151 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Montrose Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 Montrose Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Montrose Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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