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452 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

2
DOB Complaints
232
311 Housing Calls
357
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

30
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 30% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 452 53rd Street

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.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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452 53rd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 40% of buildings in Sunset Park.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1908
Total area 14080 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
357
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
232
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
23
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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452 53rd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

452 53rd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 452 53rd Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-302025-07-04Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-312025-06-01Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-17Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-17Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE

Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 452 53rd Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-04CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-09-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT PLASTER AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORYNone
2024-09-10AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORYNone
2024-09-10CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO SOUTH YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-03COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE MISSING VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone

311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 452 53rd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-31 08:40HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-19 22:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-25 21:46HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-01-23 13:37HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-22 20:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD

DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 452 53rd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39399132023-12-18CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-02-14Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-02-15)
36652382018-08-30CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2018-09-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-09-14)

DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 452 53rd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 452 53rd Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2023-05-181102021-11-012022-10-31

Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 452 53rd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2021-04-27InitialFailed for Other R
2020-02-26InitialPassed
2014-08-11ComplianceFailed for Other R
2014-06-24InitialRat Activity
2013-11-14InitialPassed

HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found

OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus

ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 452 53rd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due

Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus

Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits

Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 452 53rd Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge

Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 452 53rd Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle

Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 452 53rd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 452 53rd Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus

Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration

Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 452 53rd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 452 53rd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 452 53rd Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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