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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 9, 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
35
About 100% of the building's 25 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 · 630

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard

    Apr 23, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt B6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7

    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 d7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt D7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt B6

    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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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

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

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.