53 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05313-0029Map
Owner of record: 6 Brothers Realty Corporation
53 Church Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 6 Brothers Realty Corporation. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on August 2, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 128
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 · 116
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from south at east at building front
Aug 2, 2026
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.
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 19, 2025
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.
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 27, 2024
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.
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 20, 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.
Mar 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refergerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wall cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet plate at west wall in the 1st private hallway from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner portruding beyond window sill more than 4 inches on 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape, section at west
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd and 3rd story balconies at building front at fire escape, section at east
Aug 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14484983 issued 05-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2021 · Apt 3L
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 7, 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.
Oct 16, 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 4, 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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Oct 1, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
Haz
Jun 12, 1995
Vh-violation hazardous - 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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a plumbing permit waste pipe in basement of 51 chruch ave going through wall into basement of 53 chruch ave with improper connection to house trap of 53 chrch ave raw sewage flooding basem
Jan 24, 1996 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Safety
Outlet cover
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2R2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 12, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Construction
Pavement
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 17, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 17, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 7, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 9, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 7,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,015 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5313 / 29
- Assessed value
- $477,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324482, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.
Questions about 53 Church Avenue
Who owns 53 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 6 Brothers Realty Corporation.
Does 53 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 53 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 53 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 53 Church Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.