452 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
452 53rd Street is a 4-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement building located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by 452 53rd St Realty Corp. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed by tenants through 311 and HPD. Notable recent events include several emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems in both 2024 and 2025, with the most recent incidents occurring in May 2025.
The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including sanitary issues with mold and pests reported in May 2025, and multiple open violations related to building safety and maintenance. These violations include problems with self-closing doors in the first-story public hall, defective fire-retardant plaster, and various issues with interior wall maintenance. The building's violation history shows active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations for failure to file required external low pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023.
Additional concerns surfaced regarding the building's pest management history, with a bedbug infestation reported in 2023, though it was marked as eradicated. Historical rodent inspections show inconsistent results, with failed inspections noted in 2014 and 2021, though a successful inspection was recorded in 2020. The property has documented compliance efforts for various violations, particularly in response to heating system failures, though access issues have occasionally complicated inspections. The building's condition has been the subject of multiple complaints and violations over recent years, indicating ongoing maintenance and system reliability issues that impact tenant comfort and safety.
452 53rd Street Report Contents
Download Full Report for 452 53rd Street
Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format
Sign Up for Free452 53rd Street Building Overview
Building Characteristics
Total units | 17 |
---|---|
Year built | 1908 |
Total area | 14080 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

Unlock Complete Building History
Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.
Key Building Statistics
Map and Aerial View of 452 53rd Street
Street Map View
Loading street map...
Satellite View
Loading satellite view...
Reviews of 452 53rd Street
See what current and past tenants have to say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.
Share Your Experience
Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property
Login Required
You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!
Login to Continue