456 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

456 53rd Street is a 17-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1908 under the New Law Tenement classification, currently owned by Sholom Rubashkin. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident from multiple HPD complaints in October 2022 and a more recent complaint in November 2023. Recent 311 complaints indicate concerns with indoor air quality due to construction dust (December 2024) and smoking/vaping in prohibited areas (September 2024).

A significant ongoing concern is the building's retaining wall condition, with active ECB violations from 2018 and 2019 related to this structural element, which had reportedly partially collapsed and exhibited leaning issues. The building has accumulated various maintenance issues over the past two years, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints filed in November 2023, including problems with electrical systems, water leaks, mold, flooring, windows, and several appliances. There is an active bedbug reporting violation (April 2024) and a fire escape defect noted in August 2023 that remains unresolved.

Previous years show a history of maintenance challenges, including a series of violations related to building maintenance compliance in 2018-2019. While rodent inspections from 2012-2018 show mixed results, the most recent inspection shows passing results. The building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with infrastructure systems, though recent bedbug-related violations and major structural issues appear to be the most pressing categories of concern.