# 553 Lenox Road, East Flatbush-Rugby, Brooklyn, NY 11203

BBL 3048450028 · Block 4845 · Lot 28 · BIN 3107861, 3381459  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/553-lenox-road-3048450028  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

553 Lenox Road (Brooklyn, NY 11203; tax lot BBL 3048450028) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1931, on a 3,960 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as 553 LENOX BR 2018 INC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 27, 2019 lists a price of $824,200. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $474,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB safety violation (DOB NOW) and 27 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and six HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 (BBL 3048450028)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/553-lenox-road-3048450028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East Flatbush-Rugby: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11203: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11203

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 555 Lenox Road (30 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/555-lenox-road-3048450027
- 557 Lenox Road (49 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/557-lenox-road-3048450026
- 559 Lenox Road (69 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/559-lenox-road-3048450025
- 563 Lenox Road (89 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/563-lenox-road-3048450024
- 565 Lenox Road (110 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/565-lenox-road-3048450023
- 552 Lenox Road (179 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/552-lenox-road-3048610003
- 41 East 40th Street (50 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/41-east-40th-street-3048450032
- 39 East 40th Street (54 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/39-east-40th-street-3048450033

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 27 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 553 LENOX BR 2018 INC
- Building class: C3 – Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 4 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 3,960 sq ft · Building area: 2,320 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $474,000, assessed value $213,300, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-03-27 from LASPINA, ESQ, GREGORY M to 553 LENOX BR 2018 INC, stated price $824,200. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-10-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-10-25 from PHILLIPS, ROBERT to PHILLPS , CLEO CHARLES; PHILLPS , ROBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-11-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-11-21 from PHILLIPS, ROBERT; PHILLIPS, BERNARD J; PHILLIPS, JULIAN G to PHILLIPS, ROBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-06-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-06-09 from PHILLIPS, JULIAN C; PHILLIPS, ROBERT; PHILLIPS, GEORGE to PHILLIPS, ROBERT; PHILLIPS, BERNARD J; PHILLIPS, JULIAN G, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-11-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-11-25 from PHILLIPS, ROBERT; PHILLIPS, GEORGE; PHILLIPS, JULIAN G; PHILLIPS, HENRY S to PHILLIPS, GEORGE; PHILLIPS, JULIAN G; PHILLIPS, ROBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-04-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-04-20 from LOSASSO ROSANA to PHILLIPS JULIAN G; PHILLIPS HENRY S; PHILLIPS GEORGE; PHILLIPS ROBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0020513: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 17). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-18 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-25 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-10-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED BRICK STAIR STOOP AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING FRONT YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-10-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GUARDRAIL ABOVE STAIR BELOW GRADE, SOUTHEAST SECTION, AT EAST YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-10-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDRAIL AT STAIR BELOW GRADE, SOUTHEAST SECTION, AT EAST YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-17 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-04 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-25 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT THE FIRST STORY PUBLIC HALL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-27 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-27 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 3; IN THE ENTIRE APARTM…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-09 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-30 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0020513 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 17) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3048450028/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Door/Window – Window Frame. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BF): Door/Window – Window Frame; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing; Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Safety – Smoke Detector. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFLR): Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt P): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-06-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 553 LENOX BR 2018 INC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-03-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-03-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2019-05-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (553 LENOX BR 2018 INC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2019-05-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Mizanur Rahman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2019-05-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Mizanur Rahman, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

---

Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York. Not a title search or official record; verify with the issuing agency. JSON: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3048450028