597 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04764-0045Map
Owner of record: Chaudhary, Allau D
597 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chaudhary, Allau D. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- 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 · 40
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard, section ''front''
Sep 7, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 1st story
Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 4, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at west door in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1F
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 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
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 kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st door frame from north at east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key-operated lock at building entrance door , 2nd story
Feb 4, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district.at the time of my inspection. iobserved a silver range rover with nyc registration plate # hed 4142 cross the curb/sidewalk illegally and parking regul
Aug 22, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. note: observed a silver grey truck parked at side lot ribbon w/commercial plate # 82786pa. remedy: conform to parking regulations.
Sep 13, 2007 · Penalty $240
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Mold
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,860 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,171 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4764 / 45
- Assessed value
- $62,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351363, last renewed Oct 15, 2010.
Questions about 597 East 53 Street
Who owns 597 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chaudhary, Allau D.
Does 597 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 597 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 597 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 597 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.