553 Hinsdale Street
553 Hinsdale Street in East New York, Brooklyn, has 119 open HPD violations, 20 of them class C, and 41 of 41 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (25/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 41 units · Built 1930
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 25/100)
- 20 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 8 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 10 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 41 of 41 units are rent-stabilized; 39 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (119 open, 20 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 10 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
119 open violations: 20 class C (immediately hazardous), 86 class B, 13 class A. 115 issued in the last 12 months. 974 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2019-03-22. Newest violation issued 2026-10-06.
15 closed in the last 90 days. Median 107 days from issue to close for the 68 violations closed in the last 12 months.
8 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt B10), issued 2026-09-29. HPD violation 19250226
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 2nd floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT B10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt B10), issued 2026-09-29. HPD violation 19250228
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT VESTIBULE, issued 2026-06-02. HPD violation 18970926
- Class C: Gas defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF GAS OPERATERD MOTORCYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-06-01. HPD violation 18969143
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-05-14. HPD violation 18926869
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-04-01. HPD violation 18751121
- Class C: Mold, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt B10), issued 2026-01-16. HPD violation 18569839
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH (apt D7), issued 2025-08-27. HPD violation 18189054
311 housing complaints
54 in the last 12 months, 191 in 5 years. Most common: Water Leak (13), Unsanitary Condition (12), Heat/Hot Water (10), Paint/Plaster (8), Plumbing (8).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
5 executed evictions in the last 3 years (6 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
41 of 41 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 41 in 2024, 39 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: WILSON-HINS ASSOCIATES INC. Head officer: BARRY HERS. Managing agent: BARRY HERS. This owner has 10 buildings on record, 9 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 4, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3038350001, HPD building ID 313123. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- New Lots Av (L), 4 min walk
- Livonia Av (L), 5 min walk
- Pennsylvania Av (3), 5 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 119 open (20 class C, 86 class B, 13 class A). 8 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 54 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 5 | −10 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.