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199 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04659-0049Map

Owner of record: 199 Properties LLC

199 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 199 Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 95 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
95
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
153

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
19
About 95% of the building's 20 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 95

  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall wall, 1st closet from west at north wall ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at baseboard at west wall, baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door, north wall, south wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, west wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door, north wall, south wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Oct 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 4th trend from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall and ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story

    Jan 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall and ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story

    Jan 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulk to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at staire at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door from the street at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 3, 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

    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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device installed on door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the celing in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard of building

    Dec 12, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at lobby, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2019

    Open — False certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items all stories at front stack front building

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors -- in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Sep 7, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell & intercome system front building to apt 3a

    Sep 7, 2018

    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

    Sep 7, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling 1st story public hall

    Sep 7, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Construction other optional

    Requesting a structural stability report for exposure 1 parapet wall, where cracks and visible brick displacement indicate potential instability. also, at exposure 3 and 4 section where bricks are missing from wall with visible cracks throughout all stories.

    Apr 6, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    At exposure 1, vertical and horizontal cracks from 3rd story to 4th-story parapet wall, stairs to fire passageway show deteriorated masonry/concrete. exposure 2, loose sections of stucco at 3rd-story, additiona

    Apr 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt APTA1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1P

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1P

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 4B4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 7, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 27, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 26, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 26, 2012 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 2A

    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
4
Residential units
20
Building area
20,880 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4659 / 49
Assessed value
$500,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316066, last renewed Jun 23, 2026.

Questions about 199 East 53 Street

Who owns 199 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 199 Properties LLC.

Does 199 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 95 housing violations at this property.

Is 199 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 199 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 199 East 53 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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