553 East 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05386-0081Map
Owner of record: Estie Rlty Co
553 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Estie Rlty Co. HPD has recorded 212 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 212
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 247
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 212
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, pre packaged e-bike, electric fan, shoes, cd rack, bags and wooden slabs at public hall, 4th story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, baby strollers, shopping carts and bicycles. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, ladder and boxes.
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the southeast fire passageway
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of scooter at public hall, 4th story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood furniture at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages and shopping carts at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center court yard
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover lids at trash bins at center court yard
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose and detached wood tread 1st up from bottom south exterior stairs, at the center court yard
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose and detached metal balustrade from newpost south exterior stairs at the center court yard
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd story balcony at northwest fire escape,
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 4th story balcony at east fire escape,
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3rd story balcony at east fire escape
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 2nd story balcony at east fire escape,
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the front areaway
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at the north entrance door to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court yard
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the south entrance door to inner court yard, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at yard court
Sep 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at 1st fire door from north at east at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the household hold items at lobby, 1st story
Jul 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 2nd room from east located at apt 12a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 12A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the house hold items in the lobby
Feb 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east, south walls and ceiling at bulkhead. at public hall, 4th story
Feb 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardan material at east, south walls and ceiling at bulkhead. at public hall, 4th story
Feb 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unsecured dumbwaiter door at north wall at public hall, 4th story
Jul 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 17, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 17, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, door leading to, south yard from, south wall, at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door leading to south yard at south wall at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 15, 2024 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick wall with deteriorated and missing mortar at joints to masonry lintels , and walls to exit corridoor , southwest section, 1st story, building front
May 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 15, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 15, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed strollers at 1 fl hallway corridor partially blocking walkway. also observed last step at rear yard staircase was not main
Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exposure# 4 passageway from rear fire escape partially obstructed with a refrigerator. , remove obstruction
Oct 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.records indicate no application was made to correct,certify,and remove violations contained in summons.#35228395m and #35202369n.rem:comply with
May 19, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful act.failure to comply with an order of the commissoner.records show that no application for electrical permit had been filed.to remove ecb violation #35202369n and current condition stated there in.rem
Mar 29, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons 35202369n issued on 08/09/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01 summons 352369n cites flexible
Jan 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable/electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.extension cords used as permanent wiring open uncover fuse box in apartment 16 on the 4th floor.both are
Aug 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 16
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt 9
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt APT16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt APT16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 16, 2020 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 18, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2016 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 12,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5386 / 81
- Assessed value
- $502,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313073, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 553 East 2 Street
Who owns 553 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Estie Rlty Co.
Does 553 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 212 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 East 2 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 553 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 East 2 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.