53 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

This four-story, eight-unit Old Law Tenement located at 53 3rd Street in Carroll Gardens, built in 1920 and currently owned by Townhouse Rental, LLC, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there was a sanitation issue involving garbage/recycling storage that resulted in violations. The building underwent multiple heat/hot water issues and gas system concerns between 2021-2025, with several emergency complaints and subsequent violations, including problematic gas piping installations and safety concerns.

An important inspection in April 2023 revealed defective carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 4R, though these violations were subsequently closed. The property has a history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021 when there were numerous complaints about cooking gas, heat/hot water issues, and general maintenance problems. Two significant building safety violations were issued in 2022 regarding self-closing doors in public areas, and there was a 2021 violation regarding an illegal cellar conversion.

The building underwent multiple system upgrades and repairs during this period, as evidenced by several Department of Buildings work permits and environmental control board violations, particularly related to gas, electrical, and plumbing systems. While the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2018 and passed its last rodent inspection in 2018, the recurring nature of various system-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has shown some improvements, with multiple violations being corrected and closed, though the 2025 sanitation issue indicates there are still occasional maintenance concerns.