1653 Nostrand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04915-0048Map

1653 Nostrand Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ab Initio LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2006. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 38
DOB violations: 31
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 3, 2006

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 · 38

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 3rd story west apt 3.
Apr 3, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at cellar. legal fixtures may be retained; for information call the borough code enforcement office. cellar.
Jan 28, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Oct 24, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balasters at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color around the east entrance door at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixtures in the southwest room and private hall located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the east room located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the east room located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2001 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from west located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls all stys at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters of stairs 2nd sty at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door vestibule to 1st sty at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail of stairs 1st to 2nd sty at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass insert entrance door vestibule to 1st sty at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and raoches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Sep 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of conceal water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 19, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling at in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 19, 2000 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 19, 2000 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panel vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass panel vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items, rear at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st living room from west located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs at 1st public hall from south, 1st story
Jun 21, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the foyer located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail from 1 st to 2 story public hall at public hall
May 2, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish and building material all storys at public hall
May 2, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on entrance door to bldg at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2000
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 31

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Aug 6, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved number of families. cretificate of occupancy # 189761 new issued 10-23-64 and old c of o #21532. state one stove and two families. cell
Aug 6, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records: (alt# 1542/89) first floor occupancy change from store to day care center. remedy: obtain a new c of o or discontinue occupancy of first fl
Mar 11, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
49 refuse access
May 24, 1996 · Penalty $400
Active

Complaints

Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 27, 2003 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,300 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 4915 / 48
Assessed value: $54,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1653 Nostrand Avenue

Who owns 1653 Nostrand Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ab Initio LLC.

Does 1653 Nostrand Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 1653 Nostrand Avenue 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 1653 Nostrand Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1653 Nostrand Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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