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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- 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 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 28, 2017
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.
Nov 14, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2011
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''
May 14, 1999 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.