1398 EAST 53 STREET is a mid-century 1940 building, 2 units in Canarsie, NYC. Owned by LEBOVITS, JOEL. Public records show 14 open violations, 1 active litigation matter on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.
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§ 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 WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT SECOND, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§ 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 APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§ 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 ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT SECOND, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT TOP, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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Canarsie is Brooklyn's suburban frontier — detached homes, driveways, and a predominantly Caribbean community that's fiercely protective of its quiet, middle-class character. Canarsie Pier juts into Jamaica Bay with views and fishing, and the L train's eastern terminal is here.
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE LOWER AND UPPER SASH 1ST AND 2ND WINDOW
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT SECOND
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE UPPER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WES
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR