290 East 53 Street Brooklyn is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 3046780026, located in BK, built in 1920, 27 residential units, 86 open DOB/HPD violation signals, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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290 EAST 53 STREET
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Annual property tax estimated at ~$108,802 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Last sold for $2,400,000 in February 2024· ACRIS
Most recent mortgage: $1,560,000 from HABIB AMERICAN BANK in 2024 (+1 more on Financials)· ACRIS
Building Details
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Building Area
25,836 sf
Zoning
R5 · C1-2 overlay
Basement
0
Land Use
Multi-Family Walk-Up Buildings
Registered Owner
HAPPY999 Realty LLC
Rent Regulation
Yes · 27 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
27 residential units.
How tall is this building?
4 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1920.
How big is the lot?
7,600 sq ft (75.92 ft × 100 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C1 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Elevated Risk
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
20 / 100
Safety
Moderate activity — typical urban
64 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Saratoga Av (3)
~17 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active38Resolved with debt0Resolved13Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 38 open, 13 resolved
Tip: this building has 27 residential units and 38 open violations across all of them. To see only the records affecting your apartment, run a new search with your unit number (e.g. 5A or PH2) in the APT / UNIT field on the homepage.
Open Issues — 38
Minor
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open
Minor
§27-2104(b) HMC post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the building s entrance. For more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www. NYC. Gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage. Page
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open
Minor
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor
§ 27-2005 ADM CODEApt B3 · 2nd floor · 1st apartment from east at south
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Critical
§ 27-2056.6 ADM code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall
Apt B3 · 2nd floor · 1st apartment from east at south
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Minor
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets
§ 27-2026 ADM CODEApt B3 · 2nd floor · 1st apartment from east at south
HPD · Filed May 2026 · Open ·
Resolved History — 13 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(b) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective
Apt C1 · 3rd floor · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
Abate the nuisance consisting of key operative lockable door knob at room door leading to fire escape window
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAWApt C1 · 3rd floor · 4th room from north · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(a) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective
Apt C1 · 3rd floor · 1st apartment from west at north
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
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