291 East 54 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04702-0059Map
Owner of record: A2z & E 54 Concept Corp.
291 East 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is A2z & E 54 Concept Corp.. HPD has recorded 333 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 333
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 96
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 333
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete at front yard, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling and north wall, at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock and chain at iron gates to basement entrance, building front
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at west wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at, bathtub, south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, north wall, east wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, south wall, baseboard at west wall, west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door from west at north wall, baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked, dislodged ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and loose section of ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at , entrance door leading to basement , under stair soffit, north wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door to buidling , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and leaned, masonry brick at guardrail, 1st story , building front porch
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door to room with fire escape in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at ceiling and walls ceramic tiles shower stall enclosure , north wall, in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical,wires above , east wall, light fixture,, in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and missing ceramic tiles at south and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage of houshold items and airconditioners at stairs landing , to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective saddles at, etrance door, west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at, window 's lower sash , north wall, at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective opened fire retardant materials plaster with exposed wood laths at, north wall to, roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall, east wall, north wall, south wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5
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
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Atoi observed inside of 3 story bldg a complete gut renovation which consist of general construction, new floor joist and ceilings,framed stud walls, windows throughout bldg without a permit., obtain all permit
Sep 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed inside of 3 story bldg new install of electrical wiring throughout all apts. electrical wiring consist of running bx,outlets, new breaker box light swithes. no permit for work in progress., obtain
Sep 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Atoi observed inside of 3 story bldg gut renovation which consist of removal of all plumbing lines and fixtures throughout bldg apts. no permit for work in progress., obtain all permits; obtain permit
Sep 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy to that allowed by the building department records noted in that the cellar at address mention abive subdivided into two section front and rear and each occupied as a dwelling with kitchen space with
Apr 17, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted full partitions wall erected at cellar level subdividing cellar into two sections front and rear each with gas stove with residential sink bedrooms with bed and two 3 pcs bath
Apr 17, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 9, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2016 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | $720,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4702 / 59
- Assessed value
- $350,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307122, last renewed May 2, 2022.
Questions about 291 East 54 Street
Who owns 291 East 54 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A2z & E 54 Concept Corp..
Does 291 East 54 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 333 housing violations at this property.
Is 291 East 54 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 291 East 54 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 291 East 54 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.