1552 East 53 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07877-0060Map
Owner of record: Ruocco, Richard
1552 East 53 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ruocco, Richard. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 72
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 · 77
- 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 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fl at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fl at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17757918 issued 14-mar-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all wals less then 10 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin wasteline. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash 2nd from south at west wall. in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north & south walls in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower base cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer from building entrance door to apt door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet wood door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded facade brick at exterior east wall of building front between 1st and 2nd story
Sep 6, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2023 · Apt 1
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,129 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7877 / 60
- Assessed value
- $67,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351310, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.
Questions about 1552 East 53 Street
Who owns 1552 East 53 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ruocco, Richard.
Does 1552 East 53 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 1552 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 1552 East 53 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1552 East 53 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.