126 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04622-0029Map
Owner of record: Gan East LLC
126 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 25 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gan East LLC. HPD has recorded 630 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 35 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 630
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 633
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 630
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by the method of reglazing at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and the ceiling in the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Apr 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 0 sq ft at window recess in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 23, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at front yard
Apr 23, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''north''
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''north''
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south wall in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at west wall in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18599727 issued 27-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt B6
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 21, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 21, 1997
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 3, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 11, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy number 56782 commercial stores at first story south east section changed and now occupied as a daycare center. remedy: discontinue illegal occu
Oct 30, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept.records.cellar use to be ordinary as per records. part of cellar presently being usedas a illegal social club. vacate premises involved .remedy: legalize
Dec 9, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Replace end section of flue pipe.
Apr 13, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt B6
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt C6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 84
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt C1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt B6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt D9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt C6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt D4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt C1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 38,585 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4622 / 29
- Assessed value
- $868,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324060, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 126 East 53 Street
Who owns 126 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gan East LLC.
Does 126 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 630 housing violations at this property.
Is 126 East 53 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 35 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 126 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 126 East 53 Street?
It has 25 residential units and 31 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.