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217 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

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

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Open violations
11
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202240
202300
202480
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 67 violations from 1991 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 7
  • Mold and damp 2
  • Walls and ceilings 2
Open per apartment
0.2 (1 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
23 Aug 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

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 - 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 north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 1 Feb 2019First no access to re- inspect violation 2 Jun 2022Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

78 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.

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at west

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation closed 1 Jul 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation closed 29 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 10 Aug 2024Violation closed 29 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Jun 2022Violation closed 29 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 25 square feet at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2024Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

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

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2024Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 23 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 18 Dec 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 23 Aug 2024Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 3 May 2022Violation dismissed 31 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 3 May 2022Violation dismissed 31 Jul 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 3 May 2022Violation dismissed 31 Jul 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard... in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2019Violation closed 9 Nov 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2059

  • Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard... in the 4th room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Jun 2019Violation closed 9 Nov 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2059

  • Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard... in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at east

    Issued 20 Jun 2019Violation closed 9 Nov 2019Roof and outside the building§ 27-2059

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 2 Apr 2003Violation closed 9 Nov 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor covering at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 18 Sept 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • 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 east

    Issued 20 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 18 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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

    Issued 25 Apr 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

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

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance, 1st story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 2 Apr 2003Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective ( elizabeth perec ) in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 31 Mar 2001Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • 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 31 Mar 2001Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 1 sty east an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 13 Jun 1996Violation closed 24 Jun 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation dismissed 8 May 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings 1 sty west an apartment thru out nieves 9194041.

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 2 May 2019Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance, 3rd story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 25 Apr 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 25 Apr 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 4 Apr 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • 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 bathroom, 3rd story at east

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 3 Apr 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation closed 1 Apr 2019Pests§ 27-2018

  • 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, 3rd story

    Issued 1 Feb 2019Violation dismissed 1 Apr 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings 1 sty east an apartment 2 room from south lopez 453 3753., section '' ''

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 28 Mar 2019Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty west an apartment front room dejesus 443 2591.

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 28 Feb 2019Lead paint§ 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 required.

    Issued 17 Mar 2009Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around window frame in the 1st bedroom from east, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Apr 2004Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame in the 1st bedroom from east, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Apr 2004Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of water emanating at window in the 1st bedroom from east, 3rd story

    Issued 23 Apr 2004Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 2 Apr 2003Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing marble saddle in the bathroom, 3rd story

    Issued 2 Apr 2003Violation closed 3 Feb 2019§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes, books, and household items presently located at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 26 Apr 2001Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of no lights basement rear

    Issued 16 Oct 1999Violation closed 3 Feb 2019§ 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 200 watts minimum required fixture present light not on

    Issued 11 May 1999Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Electrical§ 27-2040

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Provide adequate lighting for 100 watts

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Electrical§ 27-2038

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty east an apartment montabbo

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Refit cellar boiler room

    Issued 24 Apr 1991Violation closed 3 Feb 2019Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

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

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • 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) west wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation closed 14 Oct 2018Lead 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, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation closed 14 Oct 2018Lead 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 kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation closed 14 Oct 2018Lead 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, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation closed 14 Oct 2018Lead 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, west wall in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation closed 14 Oct 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 11 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 11 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 11 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace with new the broken or defective exterior glass pane upper sash 2nd window from north in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 11 Jul 2018Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of stroller, chairs, shopping cart, and bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors.. in the entrance, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

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

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 20 Jun 2018Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes on west wall vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets on west wall in the 4th room from north, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 21 Feb 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Refit lower sash windows throughout in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 6 Nov 2016Violation dismissed 20 Feb 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005

85 violations on record in total, 1 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

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

  • Heat and hot water1 / 7
  • Noise0 / 4
  • Pests2 / 3
  • Doors and windows0 / 1
  • Floors and stairs0 / 1
  • Mold and damp0 / 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.

No HPD Housing Court cases on record for this building.

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.

  • 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)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Registered managing agent

    CAMILLO ASARO

    Public records list CAMILLO ASARO as the registered managing agent for this address as of 8 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (1 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    PAOLA ASARO

    Public records list PAOLA ASARO as the owner of record for this address as of 8 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    GIUSEPPE MINAGRO

    Public records list GIUSEPPE MINAGRO as the owner of record for this address as of 8 Jul 2025. 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 2 mould violations here, most recently in 2024, 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. There were 2 pest complaints 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.
  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 3032680049 · Block 3268, Lot 49 · Building class C2