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NYC Building Records · BBL 3078780018

1587 EAST 53 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 7878 · Lot 18 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

1587 EAST 53 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3078780018) built in 1920, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 318, council district 46, zoning district R3-2, on a 4,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,914 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is THE AMBROISE LAFLEUR FAMILY TRUST.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 1, 2025 when Lafleur, Ambroise conveyed the property to The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

THE AMBROISE LAFLEUR FAMILY TRUST

Most recent deed

Last transferred on May 1, 2025 to The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust.
Previous owner: Lafleur, Ambroise
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See all transfers before the 2025 sale →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 4)

DateTypeAmountParties
May 1, 2025DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Apr 19, 2017MTGE$360KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 10, 2014DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 10, 2014MTGE$900KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
🔒 Reveal the 4 redacted buyer/seller names above →

Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1920
Class
B3
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R3-2
Lot size:
4,000 sqft
Building area:
2,914 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$76K
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 Apr 23, 2014
    SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE…
  • Class CInspected Apr 23, 2014
    SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FLR, 2nd STORY
  • Class CInspected Apr 21, 2014
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FLR, 2nd STORY
  • Class BInspected Apr 21, 2014
    SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE…
  • Class BInspected Apr 21, 2014
    SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FLR, 2nd STORY
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Recent ACRIS activity

4 documents in the last 5 years (most recent May 1, 2025).

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Frequently asked questions about 1587 EAST 53 STREET

Who owns 1587 EAST 53 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 1587 EAST 53 STREET per NYC PLUTO is THE AMBROISE LAFLEUR FAMILY TRUST. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 1, 2025 when the property was conveyed to The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 1587 EAST 53 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 1587 EAST 53 STREET was recorded on May 1, 2025, when Lafleur, Ambroise conveyed the property to The Ambroise Lafleur Family Trust for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 1587 EAST 53 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 1587 EAST 53 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 1587 EAST 53 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 1587 EAST 53 STREET at $76K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 1587 EAST 53 STREET and what does that mean?

1587 EAST 53 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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