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289 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04679-0054Map

Owner of record: 281 Plaza

289 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 22 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 281 Plaza. HPD has recorded 207 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
207
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
259

What to know

Concern
8 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
22
About 100% of the building's 22 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 · 207

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at public hall at , 3rd story

    Jun 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south original violation 17618914 issued 09-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1B

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

    Refit firedoor leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3E

    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

    Jul 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waistline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic tiles at floor near unit 3i at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall

    Jun 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at roof, defective hinges at public hall

    Jun 24, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at south leading to stair case at public hall

    Jun 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at north leading to staircase at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door at north leading to staircase at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door at south leading to staircase at basement at public hall

    Jun 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Refit door at north leading to staircase at public hall

    Jun 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at north leading to staircase (refit) at basement at public hall

    Jun 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe wwater supply line at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to boiler room at south, missing, at basement located at apt 1b, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 3rd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal strike plate on door frame at entrance located at bsmt-apt 1b, 3rd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 3rd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 3rd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1b, 3rd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the garbage and recycling at fire passage way, 1st story

    Nov 18, 2023

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work,comply with commissioner's order,call the dob before ret urning to work

    Jul 29, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 24, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 3

    Laars endurance boiler located in apt 3e is inoperable for hot water at time of inspection off on manual reset, maintain boiler; qualified service tech required;correct violation and submit certificate of corre

    Aug 6, 2024 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted:hallway emergency light(test button) in disrepair at classroom 3 exit sign non illuminated,at all classroom no emergency detail diagram provided. rem

    Apr 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted:throughout installed kick door stoppers to all classroom and exit door. remedy:prov

    Apr 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found endurance laars appliance for heating and hot water in apartment 2d inoperative, maintain boiler

    Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior building wall : hazardous defects are : the masonry footing that supports outer steel posts at five escape at building rear consist of cracks and appear unstable (2) rotten and defe

    Nov 27, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian : defects are : peeling paint througout all walls and ceiling at various location throughout all floors (2) cracks in ceilling at 3rd story s/e corner (3) loose plaster at ceiling and appear

    Nov 27, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 4, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2I

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
22
Building area
16,014 ft²
Lot area
12,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4679 / 54
Assessed value
$1,075,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379794, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 289 East 53 Street

Who owns 289 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 281 Plaza.

Does 289 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 207 housing violations at this property.

Is 289 East 53 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 289 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 289 East 53 Street?

It has 22 residential units and 23 units in total.

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