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272 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04678-0019Map

Owner of record: Richards, Egbert

272 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Richards, Egbert. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 62

  • 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
  • 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

    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 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

    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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of house hold items blocking egress door at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2019

    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 19, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building south entrance , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle ladder, public hall , 2nd story, section at west

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall stairs, 1st story, section at west

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, ceiling at cellar front

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire cellar

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door (total of two) in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 19, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement breaching at fleu pipe in the boiler room at the cellar

    Sep 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts c1 1st apartment from north at east, at cellar, vacate# 149088

    Jul 30, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts c2 2nd apartment from north at east, at cellar, vacate# 149088

    Jul 30, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts c3 3rd apartment from north at east, atcellar, vacate# 149088

    Jul 30, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar

    Jul 11, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet ,shower stall and sink at cellar

    Jul 11, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition legal 3 class ''a'' apartments, with cellar illegally converted to 3 b-rooms, and occupied for sleeping.

    Jul 11, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at cellar

    Jul 11, 2019

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 3 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 3 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13003160 issued 05-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 19, 2020

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buidlinsg records illegal class b rooms created at cellar used for sleepingalso presnet as range with sink in a full kitchen full bathrom also pres

    Jul 11, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the condition of nov 34547298m in that the cellar has been sub-divided w/2 illegal class a apts erected. plumbing lines also run & connected to 2-3 pc

    Sep 15, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 345472994 in that the cellar has been sub-divided w/ full height partitions in creating 2 "class a" apts w/o permit

    Apr 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:partitions erected @ cellar creating rms & subdividing cellar into separate dwelling units.plumbing lines run for 2 @ kitchen sinks/gas stoves & 3pc bthrms.remedy:obtain permit or

    Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families.noted:bldg dept records indicate residence legally approved for 3 families.residence now alt for occupancy by 5 familie

    Dec 1, 2006 · Penalty $5,300

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2F

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,646 ft²
Lot area
2,942 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4678 / 19
Assessed value
$63,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311825, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 272 East 53 Street

Who owns 272 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richards, Egbert.

Does 272 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 272 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 272 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 272 East 53 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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