281 Himrod Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments
13 immediately hazardous violations open. 45 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
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- Open violations
- 4513 · 26 · 6
- Public record
- Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 so far | 0 | 0 |
Plus 30 violations from 1999 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 5
- Pests 4
- Doors and windows 3
- Open per apartment
- 7.5 (45 open across 6 apartments)
- Inspector last found a problem
- 3 Oct 2025 (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.
Tenant reviews
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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 hazardous13 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.
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 3 Oct 2025Notice of issuance sent to tenant 5 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance, 2nd story at east
Issued 3 Oct 2025Notice sent out 5 Oct 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 3 Oct 2025Notice of issuance sent to tenant 5 Oct 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice of issuance sent to tenant 8 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice of issuance sent to tenant 8 Mar 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4
Arrange and make self-closing the doors.... in the entrance, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
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, 2nd story at west
Issued 2 Nov 2005Notice sent out 21 Nov 2005Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north at west, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead 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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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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) wainscotting at north wall, north wall, west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead 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) wainscotting at south wall in the 5th room from north at west, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north at west, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Notice sent out 17 May 2005Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Hazardous26 open
Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 3 Oct 2025Notice sent out 5 Oct 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at east
Issued 3 Oct 2025Notice sent out 5 Oct 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at north
Issued 23 Jun 2022Notice sent out 26 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at north
Issued 23 Jun 2022Notice sent out 26 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Replace the broken or defective rusted bathtub in the bathroom, 1st story at north
Issued 23 Jun 2022Notice sent out 26 Jun 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash 1st window from south at west in the kitchen, 1st story at north
Issued 23 Jun 2022Notice sent out 26 Jun 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice sent out 8 Mar 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet.. in the bathroom, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice sent out 8 Mar 2022§ 27-2026
Replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice sent out 8 Mar 2022Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, at the windows, top and bottom sash in the kitchen, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 9 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005
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Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective - ceramic tile at north and west walls in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 28 Dec 2009Notice sent out 29 Dec 2009Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Replace with new the missing electric light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 28 Dec 2009Notice sent out 29 Dec 2009Electrical§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 28 Dec 2009Notice sent out 29 Dec 2009Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Dec 2009Notice sent out 29 Dec 2009Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair the broken or defective bell system at lobby, 1st story
Issued 16 May 2005Not complied with 3 Nov 2005Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Not complied with 3 Nov 2005Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Not complied with 3 Nov 2005Pests§ 27-2018
Replace with new the missing vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 16 May 2005Not complied with 3 Nov 2005Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 26 Apr 2003Not complied with 17 Jun 2003Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 1st story
Issued 26 Apr 2003Notice sent out 30 Apr 2003Pests§ 27-2018
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg bathroom 1 sty northeast an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 19 Jul 1999Notice sent out 10 Aug 2008Walls and ceilings§ D26-10.01
Non-hazardous6 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 all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment, 1st story at north
Issued 8 Mar 2022Notice sent out 8 Mar 2022Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Refit the windows top and bottom sash in the kitchen, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 9 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at east
Issued 6 May 2021Notice sent out 11 May 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, trims and ceiling in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 28 Dec 2009Notice sent out 29 Dec 2009Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling. in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 26 Apr 2003Not complied with 17 Jun 2003Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bathroom 1 sty northeast an apartment., section '' ''
Issued 19 Jul 1999Notice sent out 10 Aug 2008Walls and ceilings§ D26-12.01
Paperwork and notices6 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.
×6File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
6 issued 9 Apr 2021 to 5 May 2026Notice sent outPaperwork and notices
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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.
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at front entrance door to building
Issued 23 Jun 2022Violation closed 31 Aug 2022Doors and windows§ 27-2005
56 violations on record in total, 51 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.
6 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.
- Pests0 / 2
- Fire and safety equipment0 / 2
- Doors and windows0 / 1
- Leaks and plumbing1 / 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.
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 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.
No bedbug report on file for this building. That usually means the owner did not file one, not that there is nothing to 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
RAQUEL QUIROZ
Public records list RAQUEL QUIROZ as the registered managing agent for this address as of 9 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.
Owner of record
VERQLLC
Public records list VERQLLC as the owner of record for this address as of 9 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.
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What to ask at the viewing
281 Himrod 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 13 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.
- This building dates from 1931 and has 7 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.
- Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 1 complaints in the last twelve months.
- 6 open violations for not filing something the city requires, usually the annual registration or the annual bedbug report. Nothing anyone lives in, but it is the record's plainest measure of whether this owner follows through. No bedbug report has ever been filed here, so the record cannot tell you the building's history — ask.
- 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 45 open housing violations: 13 immediately hazardous, 26 hazardous and 6 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 (5), pests (4) and doors and windows (3).
On 3 Oct 2025. 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.
No residential evictions by a city marshal are recorded here since 2017.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
BBL 3032700056 · Block 3270, Lot 56 · Building class C2