218 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04658-0019Map
Owner of record: Bridgewater Cyril
218 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bridgewater Cyril. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 13 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 18
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Nov 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door main entrance door
Apr 20, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin and cabinet to wall in the bathroom located at apt 1ft, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1ft, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1ft, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1ft, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1ft, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 19, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Aug 28, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted in basement 3 piece bathroom kitchen sink gas line hook up for stove at rear 3 rooms & partitions & wall remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use
Aug 10, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 7, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 7, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 11, 2015 · Apt 1FT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,526 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4658 / 19
- Assessed value
- $220,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #322579, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 218 East 53 Street
Who owns 218 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bridgewater Cyril.
Does 218 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 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 218 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 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.