553 Lenox Road
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04845-0028Map
Owner of record: 553 Lenox Br 2018 INC
553 Lenox Road is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 553 Lenox Br 2018 INC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 32
- 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 5, 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 10, 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at stair below grade, southeast section, at east yard
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick stair stoop at entrance to building front yard
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrail above stair below grade, southeast section, at east yard
Oct 12, 2024
Open — 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 10, 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 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 25, 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 25, 2022
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
Feb 15, 2022
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 at the first story public hall
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Dec 23, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL
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 = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Open — 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, 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 9, 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 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
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 10, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt BF
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt BF
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt BF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt BF
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,960 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4845 / 28
- Assessed value
- $213,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #374354, last renewed May 21, 2019.
Questions about 553 Lenox Road
Who owns 553 Lenox Road?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 553 Lenox Br 2018 INC.
Does 553 Lenox Road have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Lenox Road 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 553 Lenox Road built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 Lenox Road?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.