720 East 53 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-07928-0053Map

720 East 53 Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Koomar Singh. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2022. 19 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 39

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 1, 2022

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 · 24

BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Jun 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 3 sq. ft and around the window recess approx. 10 sq.ft. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling around the riser in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at building entrance metal door , 1st story
Jul 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 12, 2020 · 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceramic tiles at north wall (6 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 6 sq ft), south wall (approx 6 sq ft) and north wall (approx 6 sq ft) window area in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 6 sq ft), south wall (approx 6 sq ft) and north wall (approx 6 sq ft) window area in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13089248 issued 21-may-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (appr0x 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13089215 issued 21-may-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceramic tiles at north wall (6 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13089219 issued 21-may-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (appr0x 6 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door second story apartment
Oct 25, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 26, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Electric
No lighting
Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Power outage
May 8, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1940
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,168 ft²
Lot area: 2,333 ft²
Zoning: R4
Community board: 317
Council district: 45
Block / lot: 7928 / 53
Assessed value: $49,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #826094, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 720 East 53 Street

Who owns 720 East 53 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Koomar Singh.

Does 720 East 53 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 720 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 720 East 53 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 720 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.