524 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04737-0031Map
Owner of record: Cadet, Gladys C
524 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 Cadet, Gladys C. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 22 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 29
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
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.
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls throughout in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (cumbie) in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock in the entrance located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls in the bathroom located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble sadle in the bathroom located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1
Aug 23, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door
Oct 14, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door to 1 sty bldg
Oct 14, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder 2 sty apt.
Sep 6, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 24, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rain leader south front of bldg 1 to 2 sty.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 24, 1988
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 mail box missing.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room enclosure basement 1 sty.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room enclosure basement sty.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of household articles basement boiler room enclosure.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room enclosure basement sty.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door installed & locked preventing access from1 to 2 sty public hall.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to bldg 1 sty public hall.
May 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt MAINFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt MAINFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt MAINFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt MAINFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt MAINFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 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 / 31
- Assessed value
- $63,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331208, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 524 East 53 Street
Who owns 524 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cadet, Gladys C.
Does 524 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 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 524 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1945 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 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.