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290 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04678-0026Map

Owner of record: Happy999 Realty, LLC

290 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 27 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Happy999 Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 427 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
427
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
210

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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
27
About 100% of the building's 27 apartments
Up from 10 in 2018

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 · 427

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st concrete tread from bottom at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1st concrete tread from bottom at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at at 2nd window in the 4th room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash 1st window at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor by radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd private hallway located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixtures at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner unit at fire escape balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of plant pots at 3rd story balcony at building front section south at fire escape

    Jun 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd and 2nd story balconies at building front section north at fire escape

    Jun 13, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 31, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 31, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • 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) ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the west wall in the private hallway located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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) ceiling, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the foyer located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash outter glass pane at the 2nd window from east at south in the 1st room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet cover at the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front , 1st story

    May 24, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

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

    May 23, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 23, 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of bottles at 1st stack from south at east wall building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jan 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

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

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at second stack from north at east wall building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jan 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt C7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt C1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt b5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt B5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt b4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt B4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt a6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt A5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #322016162 due to applicant withdrawal on 04/25/2024

    Apr 30, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application # 321494450 due to applicant withdrawal on 04/25/2024

    Apr 30, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321494450 due to contractor withdrawal. unable to gain access, site closed. work appears to be 0% complete.

    Jan 17, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321494450 due to contractor withdrawal. unable to gain access, site closed. work appears to be 0% complete.

    Jan 17, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #322016162 due to contractor withdrawal. unable to gain access, site closed. work appears to be 0% complete.

    Jan 17, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #322016162 due to contractor withdrawal. unable to gain access, site closed. work appears to be 0% complete.

    Jan 17, 2023

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.at time of inspection obse rved work that has started under the aformentioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants on al

    Jan 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Ongoing construction activities contrary to governors executive order #202.6;202.8;202.11;202.13 & guidance published by the empire state development corporation pursuant to same. at the time of inspection i ob

    Apr 3, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #32096216r issued on 11-16-2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2) an acceptible ce

    Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28b.50a.28c=50a tubes heel to be replace

    Nov 16, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/32a/38/50a/50b/50c/25a/25b. 50a-boiler room fire door defective 50b- remove wast oil from boiler room. 50c-steam line over boiler correded and leaking

    Apr 22, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building hazardous defect is. at apartment at front room east is a large opening in ceiling approx. 11 wide by 10 ling exposing rotten and sagging wood post from collapsing. remedy: maintain

    Nov 8, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B3

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 29, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 28, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 23, 2026 · Apt B3ENTI

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 21, 2026 · Apt B3FLOO

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 21, 2026 · Apt B3FLOO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 21, 2026 · Apt B3FLOO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 17, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 1, 2026 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt A2

    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
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
27
Building area
25,836 ft²
Lot area
7,600 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4678 / 26
Assessed value
$886,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300330, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.

Questions about 290 East 53 Street

Who owns 290 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Happy999 Realty, LLC.

Does 290 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 427 housing violations at this property.

Is 290 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 27 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 290 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 290 East 53 Street?

It has 27 residential units.

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