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401 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

No open housing violations.

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

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 43 violations before that, the first in 1987.

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Inspector last found a problem
16 Aug 2017 (visits that find nothing are not published)
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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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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.

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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

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

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. 46 violations in the record, all of them closed.

43 closed violations, plus 3 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.

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 16 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 30 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 30 Jun 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 9 Sept 2015Violation dismissed 30 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

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

    Issued 16 Aug 2017Violation closed 22 Oct 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • 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 in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead 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) west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead 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 west at north wall, east wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead 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) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead 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) baseboard at east wall, south wall in the 6th room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead 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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at north

    Issued 6 Oct 2010Violation closed 26 Sept 2016Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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, light fixtures present

    Issued 2 Sept 2015Violation closed 23 Aug 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 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, light fixture present

    Issued 23 Aug 2015Violation closed 23 Aug 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 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 incandscent light required, light fixture present. at front areaway

    Issued 17 Jun 2014Violation closed 23 Aug 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of corroded bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 23 Aug 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Issued 15 Nov 2015Violation dismissed 6 Mar 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of 3 free standing radiators at public hall at north, 1st story

    Issued 16 Sept 2014Violation dismissed 11 Oct 2014Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 10 Sept 2012Violation closed 9 Jan 2014Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 21 Aug 2012Violation closed 9 Jan 2014Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening -- double cylinder key operated lock installed on door street entrance to building

    Issued 31 Oct 2011Violation closed 9 Jan 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 10 Sept 2012Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • 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

    Issued 7 Sept 2012Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Fire 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 north

    Issued 6 Sept 2012Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace the broken or defective vanity sink top in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tile in the kitchen, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • 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 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing base board at west wall in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations... at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty an apartment.

    Issued 8 May 1987Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Pests§ D26-13.03

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 1 sty north an apartment bathroom & kitchen.

    Issued 23 Apr 1987Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Leaks and plumbing§ D26-10.01 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty north an apartment east room.

    Issued 23 Apr 1987Violation closed 5 Dec 2013Floors and stairs§ D26-10.01

  • 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, 2nd story at north

    Issued 13 Sept 2013Violation closed 12 Nov 2013Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling and walls with fire retarding materials at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Sept 2012Violation closed 12 Nov 2013Walls and ceilings§ 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 100 watts minimum required

    Issued 1 May 2012Violation closed 12 Nov 2013Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 12 Nov 2013Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower window sash in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 7 Oct 2010Violation closed 12 Nov 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective interior glass at lower sash at window in the bathroom, 2nd story at north

    Issued 13 Sept 2013Violation closed 23 Oct 2013Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 3rd story

    Issued 7 Sept 2012Violation closed 3 Oct 2012Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

46 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.

38 complaints in three years, 3 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Pests1 / 15
  • Noise2 / 6
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 3
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 3
  • Doors and windows0 / 3
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 3
  • Mold and damp0 / 2
  • Heat and hot water0 / 1
  • Floors and stairs0 / 1
  • Super and management0 / 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.

3 cases, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 23 Jan 2013

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 17 Jan 2013

  • 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.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No permit currently in force. 1 permit filed in the last five years.

Show 1 expired or finished

  • Plumbing

    Issued 22 Jul 2024Expired 22 Jul 2025

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 6 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)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 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

    ALEXANDER STEGMANN

    Public records list ALEXANDER STEGMANN as the registered managing agent for this address as of 10 Aug 2026. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (17 in the records we hold, 10 shown)

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  • Owner of record

    401 SUYDAM LLC

    Public records list 401 SUYDAM LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 10 Aug 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. There was 1 pest complaint here in the last twelve months. 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.
  2. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  3. 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 3032110041 · Block 3211, Lot 41 · Building class C2