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157 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04640-0039Map

Owner of record: Joseph Sital

157 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Sital. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 10 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Aug 29, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2004 · Apt 2R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,645 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4640 / 39
Assessed value
$218,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352095, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.

Questions about 157 East 53 Street

Who owns 157 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Sital.

Does 157 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 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 157 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 East 53 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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