1184 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07778-0050Map
Owner of record: 1184 E. 53rd Street Construction INC
1184 East 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is 1184 E. 53rd Street Construction INC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 558
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 · 123
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt leftdo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bathtub in the bathroom located at apt leftdo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east and south wall and ceiling. in the private hallway located at apt leftdo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt leftdo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north, east, south, west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16681327 issued 18-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1leftd, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane upper sash at window from north at east in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper sash window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bath tub in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 20 square feet at ceiling and north and south walls in the private hallway located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, in the north closet, at private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up all accessible openings to the illegal apt created at cellar in the entire apartment located at apt cc
Jun 21, 2013 · Apt CC
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar apt. vacate # 108825
May 31, 2013
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at bsmt-apt 1
May 29, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at bsmt-apt 1
May 29, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible garage converted to kitchen located at apt cellar
May 10, 2013 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections : located at cellar apt cellar
May 10, 2013 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit apartment entrance door located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records class 'a' apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms for living atcellar, full kitchen w/gas range and kitchen sink also. full 3 pc bath
May 10, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. note: violation #091308c18as02 issued for work w/o pertmit at cellar. no compliance found on dob records. remedy: file c/c.
Feb 29, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.note:having removed existing garage door & installed plywood wall w/ 1 entrance door approx 30" x8".1 window approx 16" x2' in location of existing door entrance to garage @ front of bldg.rem:ob
Feb 29, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records.note:1 car garage illegally converted into habitable dwelling space.entrance door to garage remove 1 wall w/ 1 window & 1 entrance door in place of ex
Feb 29, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. note: violation #091308c18as01 residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. no compliance
Feb 29, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34686505x issued on 09/13/08. for work w/o a permit remedy : comply w/ the commissioner's order
Nov 30, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#3468505x issued on 9/13/08 for work w/o a permit rem: comply w/ the comms order
Sep 6, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34686505x issue d on 9/13/08.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Jul 22, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34686505x for work w/o a permit conversion of cellar crating 2 rms. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 27, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect conditions cited on ecb vio 34686505x for work done w/o a permit.illegal conversion@cellar creating 2 rooms. no record of compliance
Mar 17, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34686505x for work w/opermit.no record of connection.remedy:comply w/comm's order and obtainpermit.
Jan 20, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply to correct ecb#34686505x for illegal work @ cellar.respondent has a history of non-compliance with d.o.b.rem:obtain permit
Oct 8, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb# 34686505x for illegal work @ cellar level installing gas lines respondent has a history of non-compliance w/ dob remedy: comply w/ order
Aug 14, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district noted 2 nlicensed cars white grand am other unknown not registered or / licensed plate remedy: remove/ register cars
Aug 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb 34686505x for illegal work @ cellar level installing gas lines respondent has a history of non compliance w/ dob remedy: obtain permit
Feb 3, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c for nov 34809158h pursuant 28-204.2 remedy: file certificate
Feb 3, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.noted:resp'd failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34686505x,having constructed sheet rock partitions & installed gas line in the
Sep 22, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert. of correction w/the dept. of bldgs.noted:resp'd failed to comply wi/the commisisoner's order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert. of co
Sep 22, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 misc viol: fail to comply w/comm order to obtain permits for at basement apt. erected sheet rock partitions,installed a gas line as per 34686505x. remedy: obtain dob permits.
Apr 22, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted created class a apt at cellar level of bldg with bedroom (rear) bed personal belongings small windows
Sep 13, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted subdivided basement apt at cellar level with erected full sheetrock partitions creating 2 rooms (1 of room is occupied) installed gas stove kitchen cabinets at basement level and
Sep 13, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defects noted missing handrailing at wood staircase (leading down to cellar level) defective (unadequate) wood threads with risers at staircase location
Sep 13, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without permit noted: removed garage door, installed single entrance door, at cellar erected partition walls to created rooms and clcosets for storage. remedy: obtain permit.
Jan 14, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt LEFTDO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 1LEFTD
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt GRND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt ROOM1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,608 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7778 / 50
- Assessed value
- $48,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825001, last renewed Jun 24, 2024.
Questions about 1184 East 53 Street
Who owns 1184 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1184 E. 53rd Street Construction INC.
Does 1184 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 1184 East 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 1184 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1184 East 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.