53 Nichols Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04111-0026Map

53 Nichols Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Batista, Froilan. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on January 29, 2018. 1 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 10

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jan 29, 2018

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 · 16

BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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 2, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye bolt capable beiing pad locked on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at cellar
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall, wash basin and water closet at cellar
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Dec 5, 2017
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of wood shed errected at rear yard
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at metal gate at lot line front yard
Dec 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east, west, north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents ... in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective north 1 and 2 window lower sash counter balance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35242364k issued on12/05/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable
Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cayo & department of buildings records.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living @ cellar.unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present.also full bathroom pre
Dec 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. noted: at front yard of the premises motor vehicle parked w/o approvals agains parking regulations. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Apr 2, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Cooking gas
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,096 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4111 / 26
Assessed value: $57,060
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #819236, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.

Questions about 53 Nichols Avenue

Who owns 53 Nichols Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Batista, Froilan.

Does 53 Nichols Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 53 Nichols 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 53 Nichols Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 53 Nichols Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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