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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 136
- 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 1, 2026
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 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story at boiler room
Jan 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 21, 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 20, 2023
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 = 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 - 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 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story
Jan 10, 2018 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 4th story
Sep 24, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet saftey covers/caps at vestibule , 1st story
Sep 24, 2015
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. 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
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.