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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 212

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, ladder and boxes.

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the southeast fire passageway

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of scooter at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood furniture at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages and shopping carts at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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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  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover lids at trash bins at center court yard

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly secure the loose and detached metal balustrade from newpost south exterior stairs at the center court yard

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the front areaway

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court yard

    Dec 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at yard court

    Sep 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the household hold items at lobby, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the house hold items in the lobby

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.