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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 45

  • 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 4, 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 9, 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 26, 2024

    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 10, 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
  • 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 23, 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 7, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • 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

    Sep 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Sep 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Dec 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 27, 2017

    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 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 9, 2015

    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.

    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

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

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.