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55 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

No open housing violations. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
None openNo open housing violations on record.
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202200
202300
202420
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 94 violations from 1998 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
Inspector last found a problem
29 Jan 2024 (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

Nothing open. 105 violations in the record, all of them closed.

96 closed violations, plus 9 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.

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st bathroom from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening pad lock at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the 7th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at outlet on south wall in the 6th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit obstructing egress to fire escape in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 16 Mar 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2024Violation closed 16 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at building front entrance door, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jan 2024Violation closed 16 Feb 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 square feet at window stool in the 1st bathroom from east, 3rd story at east original violation 14569438 issued 22-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 24 Apr 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sqft at west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at north original violation 14565162 issued 18-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 24 Apr 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 square feet at window stool in the 1st bathroom from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 22 Sept 2021Violation closed 20 Jan 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sqft at west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation closed 20 Jan 2022Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof

    Issued 18 Sept 2021Violation closed 13 Nov 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock on door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 29 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture in the private hallway, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Electrical§ 27-2039

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 6th room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Electrical§ 27-2039

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the lower sash window 1st window at west in the 6th room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls 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 at east

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 5th room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window in the 5th room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the private hallway, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Sept 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Refit east one window in the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit west one window in the 3rd room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit west two window in the 6th room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 6th room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 6th room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate... in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Refit east window in the 5th room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the foyer, the 5th room from east, the private hallway, the 2nd room from east, 2nd story at east

    Issued 29 Mar 2008Violation closed 7 Dec 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • 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 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Super 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, at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 10 Feb 2016Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing, 3rd story at north

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing, 3rd story at north

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs, 3rd story at north

    Issued 4 Jun 2014Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • 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 100 watts minimum required

    Issued 1 Jul 2012Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Replace with new the broken or defective door lock at building front entrance, 1st story

    Issued 28 Dec 2011Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall in the 5th room from east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the 6th room from east, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Refit door in the entrance, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at rear, 3rd story

    Issued 16 Oct 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • ×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..... at public hall, 1st story

    2 issued 19 Mar 2007 to 11 Aug 2007Violation closedHeat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 4 Jun 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway, the bathroom, the foyer, the 2nd room from north, the 5th room from north, the 6th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 6th room from north, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical incandescent fixture at ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsome mortar at fire rated walls and ceiling's from 1st sty. to bulkhead, peeling at public hall

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing radiator shut off valve in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation dismissed 29 Nov 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice, evidence found in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, evidence found in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, water damaged at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Replace with new the broken or defective tiles, floor covering water damaged and creating a trip hazad throughout landing at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 9 May 2007Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Mar 2002Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall, in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Mar 2002Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • 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 100 watts minimum

    Issued 3 Dec 1998Violation closed 29 Nov 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

105 violations on record in total, 0 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.

2 complaints in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water0 / 1
  • Pests0 / 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.

1 case, all closed.

  • False Certification Non-Lead

    Opened 21 May 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.

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
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 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.

  • Owner of record

    BRIAN FLANAGAN

    Public records list BRIAN FLANAGAN as the owner of record for this address as of 22 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

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 recorded 4 mould violations here, most recently in 2021, 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  4. 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 3032010003 · Block 3201, Lot 3 · Building class C2