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141 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1907 · 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
2022202
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 43 violations from 1999 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 11
  • Walls and ceilings 8
  • Floors and stairs 1
Open per apartment
0.1 (1 open across 8 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
26 Jul 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.

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Not complied with 18 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

64 closed violations, plus 21 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.

  • ×2Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 1st story at west

    2 issued 5 Apr 2008 to 26 Jul 2022Violation closedFire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Oct 2007Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2023Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 4th story at west

    Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 4th story at west

    Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 4th story at west

    Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the private hallway, 4th story at west

    Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective... in the entrance, 4th story at west

    Issued 23 Nov 2018Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 2nd story at north

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the broken or defective crack glass lower sash, 2nd story at north

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2023§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at window, 2nd story at north

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 2nd story at north

    Issued 2 Aug 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2018

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall

    Issued 16 Nov 2018Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls at all stories at public hall

    Issued 16 Nov 2018Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system... at boiler room

    Issued 26 Feb 2018Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Issued 24 Dec 2017Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Issued 7 Aug 2016Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to boiler room at basement

    Issued 1 May 2014Violation closed 18 Jul 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 2nd story at west

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 15 Nov 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 13 Nov 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (2) wood baluster for handrail at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 13 Nov 2022§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 26 Jul 2022Violation closed 24 Oct 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.... in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2013Violation closed 26 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance, 1st story at west

    Issued 5 Apr 2008Violation closed 26 Jul 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2043

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Oct 2007Violation closed 26 Jul 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Oct 2007Violation closed 26 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 29 Oct 2007Violation closed 26 Jul 2022Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment, 4th story at west

    Issued 23 Nov 2018Violation dismissed 19 Jul 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

  • ×2Post 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 16 Nov 2018 to 23 Nov 2018Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls at all stories at public hall stairs

    Issued 16 Nov 2018Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 16 Nov 2018Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall stairs

    Issued 16 Nov 2018Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2013

  • 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 public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Feb 2018Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Feb 2018Violation dismissed 19 Jul 2022Super and management§ 27-2053

  • 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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 24 Dec 2017Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Issued 16 Jun 2016Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2021

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective from bulkhead to roof

    Issued 1 May 2014Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 4th story at west

    Issued 23 Nov 2018Violation closed 16 Dec 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 17 Jul 2018Violation closed 12 Nov 2018Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 17 Jul 2018Violation closed 12 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to building., 1st story

    Issued 17 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 28 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 24 Dec 2017Violation closed 30 Jan 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 24 Dec 2017Violation dismissed 22 Jan 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 21 Jan 2016Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2028 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at west

    Issued 21 Jan 2016Violation dismissed 17 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at west

    Issued 21 Jan 2016Violation dismissed 17 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock, 1st story

    Issued 14 Aug 2013Violation dismissed 1 May 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Oct 2007Violation dismissed 1 May 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required

    Issued 30 Jul 1999Violation closed 1 May 2014Electrical§ 27-2040

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

    Issued 6 May 2013Violation dismissed 22 Sept 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 6 May 2013Violation dismissed 22 Sept 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

86 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.

5 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness1 / 1
  • Doors and windows0 / 1
  • Heat and hot water0 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

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.

4 cases, all closed.

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 23 Jan 2019

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 11 Apr 2018

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 15 Mar 2016

  • Heat and Hot Water

    Opened 17 Feb 2006

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.

  • 20191 eviction

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.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 7 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 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

    SALVADOR ORTIZ

    Public records list SALVADOR ORTIZ as the registered managing agent for this address as of 16 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    53 IRVING REALTY CORP

    Public records list 53 IRVING REALTY CORP as the owner of record for this address as of 16 Jul 2026. 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. The city recorded 1 mould violation here, most recently in 2007, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. 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 2025). 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.

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