321 East 54 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0049Map
Owner of record: Olanipekun, Ayo O
321 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 Olanipekun, Ayo O. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 14 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of plywood affixed at exterior side of secondary means of egress door (nailed shut) in the entrance located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing water closet in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric stove at cellar
Mar 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, shower stall, kitchen sink at cellar
Mar 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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- IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the building entrance , 1st story
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder key-operated locking device on the metal storm door at the building entrance , 1st story
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the boiler room in the cellar
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at the shower stall, water closet, and wash basin at cellar
Aug 29, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 27, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Sep 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth & rear yard night inspection.
Sep 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board cellar ceiling.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following entrance to bldg.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty rear apt.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions erected forming rooms bathrm & closetcellar front.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar center.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap cellar center.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof center.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north court and rear yard.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration stud & plywood partitions arrended into bathroom & compartments cellar.
Jun 25, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty front apt 2f. , section '' ''
Jan 21, 1987 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bathroom walls & ceiling center room 1st story rear apt.
May 31, 1973
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dept of buildings recordspaertion erected creating illegal use of rooms for living & recreation@ cellar full bathroom present completed with shower stall,wash-basin
Aug 29, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2BASEM
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2BASEM
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2BASEM
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2BASEM
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 7, 2026 · Apt 2BASEM
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,444 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4702 / 49
- Assessed value
- $238,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307032, last renewed Sep 21, 2021.
Questions about 321 East 54 Street
Who owns 321 East 54 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Olanipekun, Ayo O.
Does 321 East 54 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 321 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 321 East 54 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 321 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.