553 Grant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04223-0012Map
Owner of record: Balram, John
553 Grant Avenue is an one-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Balram, John. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on July 6, 2020.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 6
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 6, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 11, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,284 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4223 / 12
- Assessed value
- $51,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 553 Grant Avenue
Who owns 553 Grant Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Balram, John.
Does 553 Grant Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Grant 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 Grant Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Grant Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.