653 Blake Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03772-0001Map
Owner of record: Bim Properties, INC.
653 Blake Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bim Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 207 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 207
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 592
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 207
- 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south at fire escape
Jul 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system from entrance of building onto south wall in the entrance located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at bulkhead door , 5th story
Mar 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2009.2 failure to distribute and post safe construction bill of rights and/or notice of the tenant protection plan. such notices shall remain posted until the completion of the described permitted work. at public hall
Dec 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Dec 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling all walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt apt11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt APT11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 5th room from east located at apt apt11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt APT11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt APT11
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5 (2nd story east 1) vacate #169965
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 9 (3rd story east 1) vacate #169965
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 12b (4th story east 2) vacate #169965
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 12a (4th story east 1) vacate #169965
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof
Jul 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at bulkhead to roof
Jul 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all hot water fixtures, exceeding the maximum allowable of 130 degress in entire apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 12b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 12B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway padlockable slide bolt installed at gate at west fire passage way
Apr 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead leading to the roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt installed at the gate at the fireproof passageway.
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of padlock and chain installed at the south gate exiting from the rear yard
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a self locking push bar installed on door to roof bulk, preventing re-entry into building from roof at public hall, 4th story
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 25, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more then 4 inches beyond window sill on 2nd and 4th story balconies at the front of the building at fire escape
Oct 5, 2020
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative locking device and assembly on door at front entrance to building , 1st story
Sep 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 9, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 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 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 14, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35346095h issued on 7/27/18,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate
Mar 7, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed at exp1 right side erected/installed non-illuminated business signage reading "marianny services dominican & american beauty style" also at exp1 left side/corner reading "blake express deli" and exp2/c
Mar 7, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit noted:at time of inspection observed in apt.9,12a & 12b the installation of new cables and light fixtures in ceiling new electrical panel boxes also new water and waste lines for toilet bo
Dec 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10' from bldg openings as per mc501.2&rs13-1sec2-2.1.4.@time of insp,observed exhaust discharge approx4' from window ope
Feb 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection premises under job#321906201 at time of inspection. unable to doinspection. failure to provide approved plans of inspection. remedy:pr
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35346095h issued on 7/27/18,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate
May 21, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted: installed store front awning approx 3'x25' reads "family deli". remedy: obtain all required permits.
Jul 27, 2018 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior defect is: missing fire retardent ceiling at cellar throughout , remedy: replace the missing ceiling in the cellar
Mar 14, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: removal of fire retardent plaster/ stucco at ceiling & walls apt #6, 3rd fl west. remedy: stop work & obtain a permit.
Dec 9, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway & area of refuge: decreased by obstructions. noted: common area refuge & egress passageway with adjacent properrty aka. 381 pennsylvania ave. the paved concrete suface (entire) is broken, missin
Sep 4, 1997
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior defects are. rotted fllor beams adn sagged flooring supported by temp. sharing at store bathroom 1st floor rear south. remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Jun 10, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt APT11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 17, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 17, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 11
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 10,584 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3772 / 1
- Assessed value
- $660,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328671, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 653 Blake Avenue
Who owns 653 Blake Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bim Properties, INC..
Does 653 Blake Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 207 housing violations at this property.
Is 653 Blake Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 653 Blake Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 653 Blake Avenue?
It has 13 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.