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288 East 54 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04701-0017Map

Owner of record: Watson, Roosevelt A

288 East 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Watson, Roosevelt A. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 42

  • 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
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tiles at floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tiles at floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at top sash 2nd window from east at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 1st window from east at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tiles at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window from east at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bottom cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 2F

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 22, 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 1-f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1-f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1-f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 7, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 18, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1-F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 7, 2003 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2003 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,741 ft²
Lot area
2,650 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4701 / 17
Assessed value
$259,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310047, last renewed Feb 7, 2024.

Questions about 288 East 54 Street

Who owns 288 East 54 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Watson, Roosevelt A.

Does 288 East 54 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 288 East 54 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 288 East 54 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 288 East 54 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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