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838 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05665-0022Map

Owner of record: Jensen, As Trustee, Dave

838 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Jensen, As Trustee, Dave. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2026. 28 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 6, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, north wall, 1st door from east at south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall door, 2nd closet from east at south wall door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, north wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at the building 's entrance gate at front , 1st story

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st window sash from south at west wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 31, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south,west, and north walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 5, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,320 ft²
Lot area
3,005 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5665 / 22
Assessed value
$111,480
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 838 53 Street

Who owns 838 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jensen, As Trustee, Dave.

Does 838 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 838 53 Street 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 838 53 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 838 53 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.