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1421 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05664-0065Map

Owner of record: 1421 53rd Street LLC

1421 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1951 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1421 53rd Street LLC. HPD has recorded 136 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
136
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
189

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 136

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system wrong information at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story at boiler room

    Jan 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt C1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt C1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • I

    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 21, 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 20, 2023

    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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt b4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt B4

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard missing in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt D3

    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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of the window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bunkbed preventing egress to fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt B2

    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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard missing in the entrance located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 sq. feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west

    Feb 23, 2017 · Apt D4

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, bet 3rd and 4th story public hall stairs

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, bet 1 and 2nd sty, public hall stairs

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, bet 1 and 2nd sty, public hall stairs

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, bet 3rd and 4th story public hall stairs

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead

    Oct 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 4th story

    Sep 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Sep 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet saftey covers/caps at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees.found hot water to be.152 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water of 132 degrees. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective saddle at the doorway in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 2C

    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. at public hall

    Aug 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all person &/or property affected by construction operation.note:minor damage,4" dia hole observed in sheetrock wall @ aptc2 due to construction renovation work @ the adjacent apt c3 & crac

    Jan 19, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances tghere is a chimney/roof structure on the roof that has large cracks & the joints are missing mortar making the structural stability unsafe,& hazardous!remedy:mai

    Nov 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-104.8.4;27-132. failure to file required tenant protection plan when performing construction work in a bldg w/an occupied dwelling unit. noted upon inspection owner failed to file tenant protection

    Sep 29, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post no smoking signs at construction/demo site in violation of nyc fire code. at time of inspection contractore has failed to provide any "no smoking" signs. job #320113104. remedy: provide no

    Sep 29, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed recent smoking refuse w/i construcion/demo site in vio of nycfire code. noted upon inspection observed smoking refuse in 1st flr apt under construction. job #320113104. remedy: comply w/code by making

    Sep 29, 2010 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection noted at time of inspection contractor failed to provide a fullset of approved plans. job #320113104. remedy: provide full set of

    Sep 29, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const operations in that due to const activity in apt b-1 on 2nd flr has caused ceiling in dining room of apt.a-1 on 1st flr to partially collapse.remaini

    Sep 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const.operations.noted:apt.c2 on the 3rd flr.(kitchen) ceiling w/partial collapse over sink exposure under permit #320113104.remedy:safe guard public & pr

    Sep 25, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt B4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 38

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt C3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2017 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2017 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 13, 2017 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2017 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2016 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2016 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 3, 2015 · Apt A1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 26, 2015 · Apt D3

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2014 · Apt 2CFL3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 2C

    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
1951
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
13,800 ft²
Lot area
5,008 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5664 / 65
Assessed value
$774,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305457, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 1421 53 Street

Who owns 1421 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1421 53rd Street LLC.

Does 1421 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 136 housing violations at this property.

Is 1421 53 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 1421 53 Street built?

City records list 1951 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1421 53 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.