968 54 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05673-0035Map

968 54 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Yu Zhun. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 88
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 214

What to know

Concern

4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Feb 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024

About 100% of the building's 6 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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2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 88

CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 1 inch screw protruding from wood balustrade near 1st tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Mar 27, 2024
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.
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
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 3rd story balcony at 1st stack from east at north at building front at fire escape
Dec 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rope tied at handle at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches at window sill on 3rd story balcony east stack, building front
Jun 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd and 3rd story balconies east stack, building front
Jun 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 1, 2022
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 1, 2022
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2022 · Apt 2F
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
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3rd story balcony firescape at front of building
Jan 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamil glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house holding items at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2021
Open — False certification
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of househlods items at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2021
Open — False certification
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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st and 2nd stories at public hall
Feb 7, 2021
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded airconditioning unit and household items at 3rd story balcony, stack at building front at fire escape
Feb 7, 2021
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jan 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2020
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2020
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itmes at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd and 2nd story balconies at south stack (front of building)
Jan 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at all stys at public hall
May 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at gas oven in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
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Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
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Apr 29, 2023 · Apt 2F
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Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
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Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2F
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Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 2F
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Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 2F
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Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
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Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 2F
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Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2F
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Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Electric
Lighting
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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General
Cabinet
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Electric
Wiring
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2F
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Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2F
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Feb 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
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Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
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Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
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Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2F
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Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
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Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2F
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Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 2F
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Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
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Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 2F
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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 (C2)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 5,400 ft²
Lot area: 2,521 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 312
Council district: 43
Block / lot: 5673 / 35
Assessed value: $629,550
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #339186, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 968 54 Street

Who owns 968 54 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Yu Zhun.

Does 968 54 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 968 54 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 968 54 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 968 54 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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