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133 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

1 immediately hazardous violation open. 3 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
31 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
2023100
202400
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 36 violations from 1989 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 5
  • Heat and hot water 4
  • Mold and damp 1
Open per apartment
0.4 (3 open across 8 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
3 Nov 2023 (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
2026–27 (so far)220

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

Immediately hazardous1 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 13 May 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 13 Nov 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

Hazardous2 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.. south wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019First no access to re- inspect violation 13 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Aug 2003Not complied with 13 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

43 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.

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 3 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 3 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 3 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 3 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 3 Nov 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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

    Issued 27 Oct 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 27 Oct 2023Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 27 Oct 2023Violation dismissed 21 Jan 2024Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 18 Dec 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • 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) south wall in the 1st room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 1 Feb 2005Violation closed 12 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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 north at east wall in the 3rd room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 1 Feb 2005Violation closed 12 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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 frame from east at south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at west

    Issued 1 Feb 2005Violation closed 12 Dec 2023Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty north an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 4 Oct 1989Violation closed 13 Nov 2023Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Remove the illegal fastening padlock installed at gate at window to fire escape in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 9 Jul 2018Violation closed 31 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 24 May 2018Violation closed 31 Oct 2023Pests§ 27-2018

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

    Issued 24 May 2018Violation closed 31 Oct 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • 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 31 Oct 2023Electrical§ 27-2040

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

    Issued 17 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide ready access to buildings heating system (locked door leading to boiler room)

    Issued 17 Jun 2023Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2023Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

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

    Issued 15 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 13 Feb 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 15 Oct 2021Violation dismissed 13 Feb 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color.. ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color.. north wall, ceiling, east wall, west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department.. 1st door from east at south wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department.. 4th closet from south at west wall door in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color.. north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color.. north wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 8 Jan 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 3rd closet from south at west wall door, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 18 Nov 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 18 Nov 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 18 Nov 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 18 Nov 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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 = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 3 Nov 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Replace with new the broken or defective wood door at entrance to apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 25 Sept 2019Violation closed 24 Oct 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 6 Sept 2019Violation closed 16 Oct 2019Fire 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 24 May 2018Violation closed 31 Aug 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • ×2Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    2 issued 24 May 2018Violation closedWalls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 24 May 2018Violation closed 31 Aug 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 24 May 2018Violation closed 31 Aug 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 24 May 2018Violation closed 9 Jul 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

52 violations on record in total, 3 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, 3 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water2 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing1 / 2
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 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.

2 cases, all closed.

  • False Certification Non-Lead

    Opened 13 Jul 2009

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 13 Feb 2008

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.

  • 20171 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 5 earlier reports
  • 2024No 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)

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

    MAGDI MALATY

    Public records list MAGDI MALATY as the registered managing agent for this address as of 28 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    KING TUT REALTY

    Public records list KING TUT REALTY as the owner of record for this address as of 28 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

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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 currently has one open immediately-hazardous violation on this building. Ask which apartment it concerns, whether it has been corrected, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The city recorded 1 mould violation here, most recently in 2023, 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. This building dates from 1931 and has 1 open lead-paint violation on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. 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 3031870054 · Block 3187, Lot 54 · Building class C1