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653 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03841-0015Map

Owner of record: Griffith, Melroy

653 New Jersey Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Griffith, Melroy. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 31

  • 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 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 24, 2023

    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 7, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 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 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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 28, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Oct 11, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2011

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bell-buzzer box in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at front door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''

    May 14, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''

    May 14, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system at bldg entrance to 2 sty east apt 2rr. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1996 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty east apt 2rr. , section '' ''

    Sep 30, 1996 · Apt 2RR

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions erected creating rooms cellar front and center

    Sep 30, 1996

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 23, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 23, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3841 / 15
Assessed value
$252,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319032, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 653 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 653 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Griffith, Melroy.

Does 653 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 653 New Jersey 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 653 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 653 New Jersey Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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