437 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04725-0051Map

437 East 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ozro Blake As Trustee. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on March 8, 2025. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 72
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 43

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Mar 8, 2025

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 · 72

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east north walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from east located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 25 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, east, west, north and south wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures exposed electrical wire at ceiling, east, west, south and north wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 20 sq ft in the closet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electric wiring at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall inside of cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall inside of closet in the private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall inside of closet in the private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
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 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at the closet in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the closet in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line pipe wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 17, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet (door handles missing) in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective w00d floor in the private hallway located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 8, 2023 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt PVT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt PVT
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt PVT
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt PVT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt PVT
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Sep 18, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,764 ft²
Lot area: 2,950 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 4725 / 51
Assessed value: $68,160
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 437 East 53 Street

Who owns 437 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ozro Blake As Trustee.

Does 437 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 East 53 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 437 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 East 53 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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