518 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04737-0029Map
Owner of record: Grandison, Coleen
518 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Grandison, Coleen. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 38
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- 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 - 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 - 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
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 21, 2017
Open — Info 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls and ceiling approx. 25 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stool at window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment granted - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key opperated lock in the entrance located at apt bsmt
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt BSMT
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
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 16, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 28, 2015 · Apt FLR2
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Jun 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 1, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Dec 24, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Windows
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1945
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,433 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4737 / 29
- Assessed value
- $63,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351385, last renewed Dec 19, 2016.
Questions about 518 East 53 Street
Who owns 518 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grandison, Coleen.
Does 518 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 518 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 518 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1945 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 518 East 53 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.