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2053 85 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06334-0054Map

Owner of record: Gauge Lee As Trustee

2053 85 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gauge Lee As Trustee. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 11 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
21

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

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 · 47

  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of upper sash of 2nd window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1F

    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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq/ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at basement

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

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

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 2F

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 5, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at the building' entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 5 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell from the building's entrance to the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening keyed operated double cylinder lock install at the building's entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east at south, the 1st room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15876001 issued 31-mar-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard cover at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    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 23, 2022

    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 23, 2022

    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 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    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.

    Nov 3, 2016

    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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 30, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Rusty water flowing from faucets in apt 2f, maintain boiler; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Nov 29, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to boiler for inspection hmc27-2033;i rang the bells and knocked on the buildings front door no response the boiler access sign has a name and a queens address without a phone # no oth

    Mar 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.performed electrical work on stop work order see ecb 35423978h.rem:comply with stop work order.

    Mar 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of comply with stop work order.certified on 12/2/19 ecb 35423978h reference complaint 3714338.rem:comply with code.

    Jan 14, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. observed 3 hvac split units mounted on wall in driveway wired and installed,w/ associated controls and blower inside building. remedy:1.obtain permit 2.before working lift swo 3.comp

    Aug 2, 2019 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: along driveway on s/w wall spalling paint & several brick missing. remedy: repair/or replace.

    Apr 20, 2015

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C3)
Year built
1924
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,567 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6334 / 54
Assessed value
$337,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312674, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 2053 85 Street

Who owns 2053 85 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gauge Lee As Trustee.

Does 2053 85 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 2053 85 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 2053 85 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2053 85 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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