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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at basement
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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
Feb 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2023
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 3, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
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 9, 2022
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 23, 2022
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 23, 2022
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 7, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 15, 2018
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 3, 2016
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 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
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.