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155 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04640-0040Map

Owner of record: Anderson Joseph

155 East 53 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Anderson Joseph. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
77

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 48

  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Dec 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter balances at upper and lower sashes at window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall and base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 26, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window counter balance in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet drawer in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at entrance door to apt 1r at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock, at metal gate in the front yard

    Aug 17, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records which indicates cellar storage and boiler room at time of inspeciton ordinary use cellar illegally converted to a church chairs and desk obs

    May 25, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:having constructed full interior partition walls creating 3 rooms,2 bathrooms,(1) 2 piece and (1) 3 piece bathroom with shower stall,kitchen area and church observed at cellar l

    May 25, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: demolished entire interior partition walls at 1st story front apartment. (2)removal of entire plumbing fixtures including gas lines at kitchen. (3)new electrical and plumbing

    Jul 1, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4640 / 40
Assessed value
$277,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317141, last renewed Apr 11, 2023.

Questions about 155 East 53 Street

Who owns 155 East 53 Street?

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

Does 155 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 155 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 155 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 155 East 53 Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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