553 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03821-0001Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
553 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 45
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
Open — 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — 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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 25, 2022
Open — 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective disjointed bricks 10 ft at west exterior wall front of the building , 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit dooor in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste pipe line in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover plate in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2017
Open — 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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — 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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 12, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissoner's order contained in summons/violation #35304433x issued on 03/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:certificate of corr
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35304433x issued on 3/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit:note at ex
Dec 7, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35361177r issued on 09-15-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. unobstructed exit passageway. remedy: comply w/comm's order and
Nov 7, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304433x issued on 03/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/
Oct 13, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissued 35346655r failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: at exp#4 illegally erected shed blocks fire escape drop ladder certificate disapproved 5-7-18. remedy: remove obstruction.
Sep 15, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304433x issued on 03/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Sep 5, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35304433x issued on 3/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit:note at ex
Jul 21, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway note illegally erected1 story shed blocks fire escape drop ladder located at exp #4 certificate disapproved 5/7/18. rmdy: remove obstruction.
Jul 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304433x issued on 03/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Jun 9, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304432y issued on 03-12-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jun 9, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304432y issued on 03-12-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstruction of exit passageway. remedy: comply w/comm's ord
Apr 20, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed approx 8 ft x 6 ft one story framed shed erected @ exposure #4 including roof and door.no dob permits on filefor this work.shed erected under the fire escape drop ladder.rem:obtai
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.observed:illegally erected one story shed blocks five escape drop ladder.located at expo#4.rem:remove obstruction.
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building- hazardous defects noted: 1) metal fire escape at front facade of building is rusted, loose at various locations. 2) sections of roof defective, which let the rain water penetrate
Sep 26, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls. defect is: section of brick work approx 10'x6' leaning outwards at sw corner, 1st story. remedy: repair or replace the defective section of brickwork.
May 29, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: 2 cracks at 1st floor facade on riverdale & georgia avenue cracks are approx 10'feet in height & and open approx 1" inch. remedy: make all repairs forthwit
May 28, 1998 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 24, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3821 / 1
- Assessed value
- $81,240
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346527, last renewed Nov 6, 2020.
Questions about 553 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 553 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 553 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Riverdale Avenue 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 553 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Riverdale Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.