288 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments
17 immediately hazardous violations open. 44 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
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- Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 so far | 0 | 0 |
Plus 123 violations from 1983 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.
See every violation- Found most often since 2022
- Fire and safety equipment 14
- Walls and ceilings 13
- Floors and stairs 8
- Open per apartment
- 7.3 (44 open across 6 apartments)
- Inspector last found a problem
- 11 Dec 2023 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?Where each of these comes from
- 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.
| Winter | DaysDays with complaints | Complaints | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 filingThe 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 violationImmediately hazardous17 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.
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door not self closing in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective... in the entrance, 3rd story at south
Issued 23 Jan 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to rear yard from cellar
Issued 26 May 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
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 kitchen, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) ceiling in the 5th room from east, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) east wall in the foyer, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) north wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) north wall, south wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) east wall in the 2nd room from east, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) ceiling, north wall in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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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) east wall in the 6th room from east at south, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) east wall in the 6th room from east at north, 3rd story at east
Issued 21 Oct 2011First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Issued 26 Dec 2009Notice sent out 21 Dec 2009§ 27-2056.7
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) ceiling, west wall in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at south
Issued 18 Mar 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) ceiling in the 4th room from north, 1st story at south
Issued 18 Mar 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at south
Issued 2 Dec 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead 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) 3rd closet from west at north wall wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at south
Issued 14 Apr 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Hazardous17 open
Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor vinyl tiles at public hall, 1st story
Issued 4 Dec 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective flush tank at water closet in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 4 square feet in the bathroom, 1st story at south original violation 15713243 issued 07-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen, 1st story at east
Issued 28 Jun 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east
Issued 28 Jun 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
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Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at east
Issued 28 Jun 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at west
Issued 16 Jun 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at south
Issued 26 May 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate...... in the 1st room from east at south, 3rd story at south
Issued 14 Jan 2007First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire 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 2 Apr 2006First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at rear at fire escape
Issued 2 Dec 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections in extention to apartment in cellar, 1st story at south
Issued 2 Dec 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2081
Non-hazardous10 open
Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Issued 11 Dec 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at all walls in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 3 Aug 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration created room. called dob and conformation # 311-10006693 at cellar
Issued 12 Apr 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025§ 300
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at east
Issued 5 Nov 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective rain leader 2nd & 3rd stories at rear yard
Issued 2 Dec 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2027
Orders and notices1 open
An order issued against the building as a whole rather than a condition in one apartment: a vacate order, or selection for HPD's Alternative Enforcement Program for buildings with persistent violations.
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Issued 31 Jan 2022Info notice sent out 1 Feb 2022§ 27-2153
Paperwork and notices1 open
The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Issued 16 Nov 2020First no access to re- inspect violation 10 Sept 2025Paperwork and notices§ 27-2048
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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 open seams and blisters at the roof covering
Issued 19 Jul 2022Violation closed 28 Jul 2025Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at east
Issued 2 Nov 2023Violation closed 4 Dec 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to light fixtures and all outlets in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 1 Nov 2023Electrical§ 27-2037
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 24 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 17 Sept 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 17 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 4 square feet in the bathroom, 1st story at south
Issued 7 Feb 2023Violation closed 9 Jun 2023Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at east
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Electrical§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defeective, 3rd story at east
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective, 3rd story at east
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Electrical§ 27-2037
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 22 Jan 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west
Issued 16 Jun 2022Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west
Issued 16 Jun 2022Violation closed 19 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective... in the entrance, 1st story at east
Issued 28 Jun 2022Violation closed 7 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective.. in the entrance, 3rd story at west
Issued 16 Jun 2022Violation closed 7 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 20 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 20 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 20 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Issued 10 May 2022Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above skylight at 1st public hall bulkhead from east at center, 3rd story
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings at all stories
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceilings with fire retardant material at all stories
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east, 3rd story at east
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant matiral at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall at closet in the private hallway, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 18 Sept 2010Violation closed 16 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing baluster on public hall stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 26 May 2022Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south
Issued 26 May 2022Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Properly secure the loose baluster at handrail at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 26 May 2022Violation closed 2 Jun 2022§ 27-2005
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to bulkhead, 3rd story
Issued 26 May 2022Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood step #1 from bottom up at public hall, 1st story
Issued 10 May 2022Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Replace with new the missing safety caps at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing safety caps at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing safety caps at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash frame in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 2 Jun 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 10 May 2022Violation dismissed 26 May 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 10 May 2022Violation dismissed 26 May 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard
Issued 10 May 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling at cellar
Issued 12 Apr 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Electrical§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Issued 12 Apr 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods fallen down at rear yard
Issued 10 Mar 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and morter joints at rear yard
Issued 10 Mar 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar
Issued 10 Mar 2022Violation closed 26 May 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 26 May 2022Doors and windows§ 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 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 26 May 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 26 May 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itmes at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assebly at door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 5 Nov 2020Violation closed 26 May 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the private hallway, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 26 May 2022Electrical§ 27-2037
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at east
Issued 29 Mar 2019Violation closed 26 May 2022Electrical§ 27-2037
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 9 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective, in the entrance, 2nd story at east
Issued 9 Jan 2019Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2
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 26 May 2022Electrical§ 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 fixtures present)
Issued 16 Jun 2014Violation closed 26 May 2022Electrical§ 27-2040
Discontinue the unlawful keeping of pigeons at roof
Issued 18 Sept 2010Violation closed 26 May 2022Roof and outside the building§ 12
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.., 1st story
Issued 15 Feb 2008Violation closed 26 May 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door, 1st story
Issued 15 Feb 2008Violation closed 26 May 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape, 2nd story
Issued 18 Mar 2006Violation closed 26 May 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Issued 10 Mar 2022Violation closed 11 Apr 2022Heat and hot water§ 27-2005
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance, 3rd story at south
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 8 Jun 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 6 Jan 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 16 Nov 2020Violation closed 10 Dec 2020Heat and hot water§ 27-2031
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 = 0; in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 9 Jan 2019Violation closed 1 Apr 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at south
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation dismissed 15 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 5 Mar 2018Violation closed 28 Jun 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Electrical§ 27-2005
×2Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
2 issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissedFire 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, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch on west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Electrical§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Pests§ 27-2018
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... east wall approx 4 sq. ft. in the kitchen, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Mold and damp§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Pests§ 27-2018
Replace with new the missing radiator in the 5th room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... ceiling approx 4 sq. ft and east wall approx 4 sq.ft. in the bathroom, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Mold and damp§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the private hallway, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladders, hand truck and other materials at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at windows in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster north wall at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing cover plate at electrical light switch on west wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Electrical§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 25 Apr 2017Electrical§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at south
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 19 Jan 2017Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Showing the 100 most recent of 130.
179 violations on record in total, 46 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.
Complaints to the city
Public complaintComplaints 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.
1 complaint in three years, 0 of them in the last twelve months.
- 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 recordHousing 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 11 Jan 2017
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.
- 20221 eviction
- 20171 eviction
Filings
Public filingBuilding 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)
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- 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)
- 2019No infested units reported (2018 report)
- 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)
Ownership and management
Public filingAssociations 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
WHARF DEVELOPMENT II CORP
Public records list WHARF DEVELOPMENT II CORP as the registered managing agent for this address as of 27 Aug 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Owner of record
WHARF DEVELOPMENT II CORP.
Public records list WHARF DEVELOPMENT II CORP. as the owner of record for this address as of 27 Aug 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.
What to ask at the viewing
288 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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.
- The city currently has 17 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
- There are 2 open mould violations on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
- 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.
- This building dates from 1931 and has 13 open lead-paint violations on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
- Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
- 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
Yes. HPD lists 44 open housing violations: 17 immediately hazardous, 17 hazardous and 10 non-hazardous. Paperwork filings, such as a late registration, are not counted.
Since 2022, HPD inspectors have written the most violations here for fire and safety equipment (14), walls and ceilings (13) and floors and stairs (8).
On 11 Dec 2023. HPD only publishes inspections that found something, so a later visit that found nothing would not show here.
The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments. A tenant can ask the state for an apartment's rent history to be sure.
No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here in the 2025–26 heat season.
City marshals carried out 2 residential evictions here since 2017. The record says nothing about why, and most follow a case for unpaid rent.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
BBL 3032200016 · Block 3220, Lot 16 · Building class C2
