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131 Thames Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 4-story walk-up · 8 apartments

1 open violation, none immediately hazardous. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
11
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202220
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 59 violations from 2012 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

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Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 2
Open per apartment
0.1 (1 open across 8 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
21 Jun 2022 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Hazardous1 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq.ft in the bathroom, 1st story at west original violation 14488050 issued 09-aug-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 9 Aug 2021Defect letter issued 11 Apr 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

60 closed violations, plus 6 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 23 Apr 2020Violation closed 11 Jun 2024Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 23 Oct 2019Violation closed 28 Apr 2024Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east, 4th story at east

    Issued 25 Jun 2019Violation closed 11 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 25 Jun 2019Violation closed 11 Apr 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 11 Apr 2024Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head, at ceiling, in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 11 Apr 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at north

    Issued 1 Jul 2012Violation closed 11 Apr 2024Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 21 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 6 Oct 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Issued 21 Jun 2022Violation dismissed 6 Oct 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2050

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Aug 2021Violation closed 22 Jun 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light at ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Aug 2021Violation closed 22 Jun 2022Electrical§ 27-2037

  • ×2Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    2 issued 23 Jul 2021 to 9 Aug 2021Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 22 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lights at ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 16 Aug 2013Violation closed 22 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Aug 2021Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 13 Aug 2021Violation dismissed 14 Dec 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 9 Aug 2021Violation dismissed 8 Dec 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 9 Aug 2021Violation dismissed 8 Dec 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 2 sq.ft in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 9 Aug 2021Violation closed 7 Dec 2021Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Replace with new the missing door at base cabinet north wall in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective wall light fixture at medicine cabinet at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from north, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer /intercom in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at east, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the 3rd bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit the door in the entrance, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissed 31 Jan 2021Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • ×2Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    2 issued 8 Oct 2019 to 1 Nov 2020Violation dismissedPests§ 27-2017.4

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash, 2nd window from east at south, in the 3rd room from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 14 Mar 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 23 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 2 Feb 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at north wall in the 1st room from north, 4th story at east

    Issued 23 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 2 Feb 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose mechanical ventilation at ceiling in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 23 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 2 Feb 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at lower window sash 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the 1st bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the 2nd bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Oct 2019Violation dismissed 25 Dec 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 7 Oct 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Replace with new the missing cover at west radiator in the 1st bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing door saddle in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash east 2 window in the 1st living room from east, 4th story at north

    Issued 1 Aug 2014Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 4th story at north

    Issued 1 Jul 2012Violation closed 25 Jun 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors,leading to cellar, at north at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 20 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove the illegal fastening bilco doors being padlocked, at building front yard

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 20 Jun 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen, 4th story at east

    Issued 19 Dec 2018Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 2nd bathroom from north, 4th story at east

    Issued 19 Dec 2018Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at north wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation dismissed 10 Mar 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment, 4th story at east

    Issued 8 Sept 2018Violation closed 4 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove the illegal fastening lock on door to room obstructing access to fire escape in the 1st room from north, 4th story at east

    Issued 4 Sept 2015Violation dismissed 3 Jan 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Refit upper and lower sashes at 2nd window from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west, 4th story at east

    Issued 4 Sept 2015Violation dismissed 3 Jan 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

67 violations on record in total, 1 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

No complaints from this building in the last three years. Worth knowing what that does and does not mean: tenants who expect nothing to happen often stop calling.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

1 case, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 6 Aug 2021

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 6 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    ST NICKS ALLIANCE

    Public records list ST NICKS ALLIANCE as the registered managing agent for this address as of 8 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (4 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    JOE GERRY SNA, LLC

    Public records list JOE GERRY SNA, LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 8 Sept 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this owner (1 in the records we hold)

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What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city has 1 open hazardous violation on this building. Ask which apartment it concerns and what has been done since.
  2. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3030100032 · Block 3010, Lot 32 · Building class C1