Brooklyn · Block 4623 · Lot 60 · 11203

87 East 53 Street

4 floors · 24 apartments · 19,312 sq ft · built 1930 · class C1 · owner of record: East 53 St Realty Llc

35open violations
$8,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
13HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2025-09-08 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 17 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 412 days
Next cycle year 2027

Open violations

ECB / OATH (8) · $8,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 29, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35434259P ISSUED ON 06-06-2019,AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01.OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THA
#35516573M
Jun 3, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$3,125
Dec 5, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35434259P ISSUED ON 06-06-2019 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO
#35513011R
Nov 30, 2020
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 22, 2019Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35434259P ISSUED ON 06-06-19 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS
#35426949M
Dec 23, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jun 6, 2019Construction CLASS - 1
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION WE OBSERVED THEADDITION OF A CLASS A DWELLING UNIT IN THE CELLAR FRONT.CONSISTING OF
#35434259P
Dec 9, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Nov 28, 2017Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O A PERMIT.I OBSERVED PORTIONS OF GAS LINE REPLACED IN CELLAR.GAS LINE FOR COOKING IN APT.1D HAS NEW FITTINGS AND WET JOINT COMPOUND ON PIPING ABOVE METER LABLED 1D.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT.
#35268138H
Jan 22, 2018
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 28, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 1
GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BLDG WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB.NEW FITTINGS ANS REPLACED GAS PIPING IN CELLAR NEAR GAS METER FOR APT1D.NO PERMITS FO GAS PIPING FOR APT 1D.REM:FILE FOR REQUIRED PERMITS A
#35268139J
Jan 26, 2018
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Nov 28, 2017Plumbing CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED.I OBSERVED NEW GAS PIPING AND FITTINGS FOR GAS LINE GOING TO APT.1D.NO PERMITS,INSPECTION OR TESTING ON FILE FOR GAS PIPING TO APT.1D.REM:PERFORM TEST.
#35268140R
Jan 26, 2018
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Sep 23, 2013Plumbing CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER RE: INSTALLATIONPLUMBING MATERIALS.IN APT 1F IN KITCHEN BEHIND GAS STOVE 1/2 GAS LINE CONNECTED TO GAS LINE FOR COOKING STOVE. PLUGGED & NOT IN USE. REMEDY:
#35014574Y
Nov 18, 2013
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (7)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#11065
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#10883
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 4, 2019FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00389
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00379
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00377
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 21, 2018FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#00378
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#36081
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Sep 4, 2019AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 21, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 21, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Feb 21, 2018AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (17) · C 13 · B 2 · A 1
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 31, 2024I§27-2153 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHICH MAY RESULT IN BUILDING-WIDE INSPECTIONS, FEES, AND EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. CHARGES FOR REPAIR WORK DONE PURSUANT TO THIS ORDER, IF NOT PAID, WIL—
Jul 23, 2026C567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAug 18, 2026
Jul 23, 2026CApt 4B · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AT EAST WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJul 29, 2026
May 1, 2026BApt 3E · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJun 5, 2026
Nov 17, 2025C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK AND MORTAR AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL AT ALL STOIRES LOCATED AT SOUTH COURT YARDNov 23, 2025
Nov 17, 2025C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK AND MORTAR AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL AT ALL STOIRES LOCATED AT REAR YARDNov 23, 2025
Nov 17, 2025C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK AND MORTAR AT WEST EXTERIOR PARAPET WALL LOCATED AT FRONT YARDNov 23, 2025
Nov 17, 2025C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BRICK AND MORTAR AT NORTH EXTERIOR WALL AT ALL STOIRES LOCATED AT NORTH COURT YARDNov 23, 2025
Jan 14, 2025CApt 4C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHFeb 9, 2025
Oct 16, 2024CApt 3E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 11, 2024
Oct 16, 2024CApt 3E · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 11, 2024
Jun 21, 2024CApt 3C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 17, 2024
Oct 2, 2023CApt 2E · § 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 16, 2023
Sep 25, 2023CApt 2E · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 40 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTOct 21, 2023
May 19, 2023AApt 4C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 22, 2023
Feb 21, 2023BApt 4C · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 3SQ.FT AT EAST WALL, 8SQ.FT AT NORTH WALL, AND 2SQ.FT AROUND WINDOW RECESS AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 28, 2023
Jul 31, 2020CApt 3C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHAug 26, 2020

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Jul 23, 2026HPD C567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GOpen
Jul 23, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OVER GROWN BUSHES AND VEGETATION AT REAR YARDClosed
Jul 23, 2026HPD C§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE RUBBISH AND GARBAGE AT CELLARClosed
Jul 23, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AT EAST WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOpen
Jul 23, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE USE EXTENSION CORD THROUGH OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTClosed
Jul 23, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL CEILING AND NORTH WALL AT NORTH AT FIRE PASSAGE WAYClosed

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 9:06 AM ET. BBL 3046230060.

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