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53 Arlington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03917-0023Map

Owner of record: 79 Quay Development LLC

53 Arlington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 79 Quay Development LLC. HPD has recorded 346 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
346
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
259

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 20, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 346

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18481379 issued 03-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18481377 issued 03-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18481375 issued 03-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide operable knob at roof door allowing re-entry from roof to public hall stairs

    Aug 8, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl at 14th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl at 12th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at north wall, east wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide approved metal screen below skylight at roof

    Aug 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose metal nosing at 12th tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water and cold water lines crossed connected at faucet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant material at ceiling in bulkhead

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in bulkhead

    Apr 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Holes in ceiling and walls, no manual reset low water cut-off. corroded return line and boiler piping. exposed wires. improper piping support. boiler not operating.

    Jan 26, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire bldg: sub feeders, sub panelsand hallways lighting. remedy: obtain permit.

    Dec 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct conditions cited in 34707758y for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation 34707758y.

    Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34707758y for erecting cmn cinder block at rear yard w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34707758y.

    May 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit illegal work noted cmu cinder block retaining wall erected at rear yard area of rescue using four courses of cinder blocks with concrete stairs and opening created at load bearing interior

    Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg code compliant manner noted structural steel support wide flange beams above lally columns found w/o the required firestopping or sprayed on firestopping leaving exposed steel members

    Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,658 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3917 / 23
Assessed value
$353,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366644, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.

Questions about 53 Arlington Avenue

Who owns 53 Arlington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 Quay Development LLC.

Does 53 Arlington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 346 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Arlington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 53 Arlington Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Arlington Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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