222 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04658-0020Map

222 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 222 Residents LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 2 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 28

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Aug 31, 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 · 17

BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling 2nd floor intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 31, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 31, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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

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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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 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
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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
At time of inspection, i observed the sidewalk shed was missing the middle post at exposure #2 and exposure #4 as per sidewalk shed plan page eq-103.00. also, sidewalk shed plan pg. eq-002.00 shows the parapet
Feb 25, 2025
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: in basement 2 pcs bathrooms, 1 sink remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal use & condition
Aug 12, 2004 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt P1
Open
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt P1
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt PH
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 (C1)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 10
Building area: 6,955 ft²
Lot area: 2,950 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 317
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 4658 / 20
Assessed value: $648,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #332568, last renewed May 27, 2025.

Questions about 222 East 53 Street

Who owns 222 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 222 Residents LLC.

Does 222 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 222 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 222 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 222 East 53 Street?

It has 10 residential units.

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