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2553 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05090-0060Map

Owner of record: 2553 Church Avenue LLC

2553 Church Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 2553 Church Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 342 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
342
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
237

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 20, 2026

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 · 342

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Oct 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concret stucco at cheeck wall at stoop at builiding front

    Jul 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigator with upper and lower doors intack at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hindges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exceedingly hot water above 13o degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony at frie escape at south

    Oct 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to cellar

    Oct 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide support bracket for airconditioner at building front all stories

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony at 1st stack from east at south at building front at fire escape

    Feb 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2023

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st, 2nd and 4th concrete tread from bottom at stoop at building front entrance , 1st story

    Feb 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt install capable of been pad lock in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to roof from bulkhead

    Oct 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 than inches beyond 1st window sill from west at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Aug 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, the north and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lenolium tile in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet toilet in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 30

  • 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

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 16, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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
  • 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 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 25, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 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
  • Boiler boiler optional

    32 boiler is building excessive amount of water pressure/circulating pump defective

    Dec 14, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    Boiler room flooded

    Nov 2, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Construction documents shall be complete and of sufficient clarity to indicate requirements for such application. premises under alt2 job 321928-63. at time of inspection found: plan does not indicate required

    Apr 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35219784l issued on 3/1/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain in code compl

    Apr 22, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain in code compliant manner. noted: in apt# 1f, bathroom floor has space at steel tub and at vanity. floor tiles not level and floor sags between vanity and tub. bathroom floor unstable. remed

    Mar 1, 2017 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus appliancesdevices materials or wiring in use.throughout apt 3f there are a lot of extension cords loose hanging wires and also there is a disabled chi

    Aug 24, 2016

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 32a 50a 50b (50a) boiler room door not fire proof not opening egress. (50b) holes in boiler room ceiling and walls.

    Dec 28, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted defects severe water leak from defective roof causing section of public hallway ceiling approx(3'x6') to collaspe at 3rd floor level. remedy: maintain building & make repairs

    Aug 29, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building.defect is cellar various locations water damage in ceiling rotted joists and various holes exposing wooden joist.boiler room is full of folded carton boxes, pushcarts, washing machi

    Jun 25, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building interior. defects are: rotted and broken floor beams at 1st floor level. (seen from basement). deflecting and broken at 1st floor apt f. leaking pipes at cellar level and exposed

    Jul 30, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt FRONTB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt FRONTB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt FRONTB

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 20, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 2, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,004 ft²
Lot area
3,075 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5090 / 60
Assessed value
$394,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322208, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 2553 Church Avenue

Who owns 2553 Church Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2553 Church Avenue LLC.

Does 2553 Church Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 342 housing violations at this property.

Is 2553 Church 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 2553 Church Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2553 Church Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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