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87 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04623-0060Map

Owner of record: East 53 St Realty LLC

87 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is East 53 St Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 1,222 housing violations here, most recently on July 21, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
1,222
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
1,229

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 21, 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 2023
24
About 100% of the building's 24 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 1,222

  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish and garbage at cellar

    Jul 21, 2026

    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 rat burrows at cellar

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grown bushes and vegetation at rear yard

    Jul 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling and north wall at north at fire passage way

    Jul 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door and door frame at east wall in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of excessive use extension cord through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and latch set at building front entrance door , 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

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

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock at exterior at bulkhead door

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at south exterior wall at all stoires located at south court yard

    Nov 13, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass 3rd window from north at west wall located at building front 3rd story at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at west exterior parapet wall located at front yard

    Nov 13, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at east exterior wall at all stoires located at rear yard

    Nov 13, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at north exterior wall at all stoires located at north court yard

    Nov 13, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass 3rd and 4th window from north at west wall located at building front 1st story , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete ridge over building entrance door at front yard

    Nov 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door glass at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective iron fence at south at building front , 1st story

    Aug 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide mailbox keys for apartment 3e at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the trash at all stories at public hall

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35434259p issued on 06/06/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to th

    Mar 18, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35434259p issued on 06-06-2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to tha

    Jan 29, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35434259p issued on 06-06-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to

    Dec 5, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35434260m issued on 06-06-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a pemrit at the

    Oct 8, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35434259p issued on 06-06-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy ocntrary to that a

    Oct 8, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35434259p issued on 06-06-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records

    Aug 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.note:at time of inspection observed the creationof a class a apartment at cellar front.fall height walls erected with doors creating 2 bedrooms,fall kitchen with residential sink and showe

    Jun 6, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.note:at time of inspection we observed theaddition of a class a dwelling unit in the cellar front.consisting of

    Jun 6, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.i observed portions of gas line replaced in cellar.gas line for cooking in apt.1d has new fittings and wet joint compound on piping above meter labled 1d.rem:obtain permit.

    Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg without inspection and certification by dob.new fittings ans replaced gas piping in cellar near gas meter for apt1d.no permits fo gas piping for apt 1d.rem:file for required permits a

    Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.i observed new gas piping and fittings for gas line going to apt.1d.no permits,inspection or testing on file for gas piping to apt.1d.rem:perform test.

    Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. partitionserected creating illegal use of rooms for living @ cellar. unlawful gas stove & kitchen sink present. also present is full bathroom complete

    Mar 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner re: installationplumbing materials.in apt 1f in kitchen behind gas stove 1/2 gas line connected to gas line for cooking stove. plugged & not in use. remedy:

    Sep 23, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a/50b/50c/50a-boiler room fire door missing/50b-boiler room not a storage room/50c-boiler room need to be cleaned out

    Sep 8, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    (1) b4a.

    Jan 30, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    51, 50, 3b,b4b flue pipe not property sealed to chimmey base fumes clean out door missing hole in boiler room walls need repair check chimney for passable blockage cease use

    Jan 20, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 3E

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
24
Building area
19,312 ft²
Lot area
6,539 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4623 / 60
Assessed value
$424,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307988, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 87 East 53 Street

Who owns 87 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 53 St Realty LLC.

Does 87 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,222 housing violations at this property.

Is 87 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 87 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87 East 53 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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