85 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04623-0063Map
Owner of record: Spencer, As Trustee, Eugene
85 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Spencer, As Trustee, Eugene. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 5
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts basement (vacate order #259705 )
Jul 29, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at wash basin, water closet, shower stall and kitchen sink at basement
Jul 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at basement
Jul 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jul 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apt at basement. rooms used for living. unlawful gas range and sink presen
Jul 22, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt B3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4623 / 63
- Assessed value
- $58,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 85 East 53 Street
Who owns 85 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spencer, As Trustee, Eugene.
Does 85 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 East 53 Street 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 85 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 East 53 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.