1398 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07832-0069Map
Owner of record: Lebovits, Joel
1398 East 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Lebovits, Joel. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2025. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper sash 1st window from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower and upper sash 1st and 2nd window from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt second, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt SECOND
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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt top, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt TOP
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door leading to west yard in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt top, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt TOP
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 top, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt TOP
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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 17, 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -defective- in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling / 1 square foot / in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit rear door to yard located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed in the entrance located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit-hazardous.installed three meters bars in garage space,piping to the boiler room for hwh and boiler piping to stores. gas line connected to exist 1 1/2 inch line w/ locked wing lock
Aug 11, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt SECOND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt SECOND
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt TOP
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt TOP
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt TOP
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2014 · Apt TOP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2012 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Doors
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 1
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,330 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7832 / 69
- Assessed value
- $44,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821778, last renewed Jan 12, 2026.
Questions about 1398 East 53 Street
Who owns 1398 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lebovits, Joel.
Does 1398 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 1398 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 1398 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1398 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.