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
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 · 31
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
Show 31 more ↓
- 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
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.