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NYC Building Records · BBL 3078320069

1398 EAST 53 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 7832 · Lot 69 · Two-family dwelling (Class B1)

Owner of record

LEBOVITS, JOEL

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Managing Agent53 PL REALTY LLC
  • Site ManagerSAM LEBOVITS

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Mar 29, 2019.
Mortgage: $490K recorded Mar 29, 2019 with Mers.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Mar 29, 2019AGMT$490KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 29, 2019DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 16, 2018MTGE$315KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 13, 2015DEED$672KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 6, 2006DEED$440KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1940
Class
B1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R4
Lot size:
2,025 sqft
Building area:
1,330 sqft
Floors:
1
Assessed value:
$33K
Community district:
318
Council district:
46

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class BInspected Dec 13, 2025
    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER AND UPPER SASH 1ST AND 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST…
  • Class BInspected Dec 13, 2025
    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE UPPER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd RO…
  • Class CInspected Dec 13, 2025
    § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT SECOND, 2nd STORY, 1st APA…
  • Class IInspected Nov 24, 2025
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
  • Class BInspected Aug 11, 2025
    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVI…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Mar 29, 2019).

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