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279 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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

8 immediately hazardous violations open. 10 open in all.

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Open violations
108 · 2
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
2022100
202390
202460
202500
2026 so far10

Plus 70 violations from 1993 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 11
  • Pests 9
  • Walls and ceilings 3
Open per apartment
1.7 (10 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
2 Oct 2026 (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

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

Immediately hazardous8 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 roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at west

    Issued 18 Mar 2024First no access to re- inspect violation 12 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Defect letter issued 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Issued 14 Apr 2023Defect letter issued 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 12 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at west

    Issued 23 May 2021Defect letter issued 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2020Defect letter issued 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 8 Jun 2020Defect letter issued 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Issued 26 Jun 2005First no access to re- inspect violation 29 Apr 2011§ 27-2056.7

Hazardous2 open

Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.

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

    Issued 2 Oct 2026Notice sent out 4 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2022First no access to re- inspect violation 12 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

86 closed violations, plus 10 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.

  • 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, 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 12 Jun 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, 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 12 Jun 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, 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, north wall in the 3rd room from east

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 12 Jun 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, 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, north wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 12 Jun 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) 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, north wall in the kitchen

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 12 Jun 2025Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • 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

    Issued 23 May 2021Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

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

    Issued 23 May 2021Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceilinig in the 2nd room from north lower level, 1st story at west

    Issued 23 May 2021Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective... in the entrance, 1st story at west

    Issued 23 May 2021Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 21 Dec 2018Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2018

  • Provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar

    Issued 14 Apr 2016Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Heat and hot water§ 65

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling with fire retardant materil throughout cellar

    Issued 14 Apr 2016Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed ceiling joists throughout celler

    Issued 14 Apr 2016Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents.. at cellar

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Pests§ 27-2018

  • Replace with new the broken or defective window glass pane at lower sash south offset # 2 in the 4th room from north, 2nd story at west

    Issued 3 Jan 2007Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective window glass pane at upper and lower sashes north window offset # 1 in the kitchen, 2nd story at west

    Issued 3 Jan 2007Violation closed 8 Jun 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 17 Jul 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges on the door in the entrance, 2nd story at east

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 17 Jul 2024Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 17 Jul 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 18 Mar 2024Violation dismissed 16 Jun 2024Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south, 3rd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north, 3rd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 6 Sept 2023Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 4 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes a/c unit pertruding window sill in the 1st room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 4 Sept 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 24 Aug 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 24 Aug 2023Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door, 3rd story

    Issued 11 May 2023Violation dismissed 11 Jun 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4

  • Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 3rd story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

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

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective. in the entrance, 1st story at north

    Issued 16 Mar 2022Violation closed 8 Jun 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

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

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 25 Nov 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 2 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 21 Nov 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2011

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

    Issued 2 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 5 Oct 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet.. in the 1st bathroom from east at south, 2nd story

    Issued 16 Aug 2020Violation dismissed 20 Dec 2020§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 16 Aug 2020Violation closed 23 Sept 2020Pests§ 27-2017.4

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

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 23 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 14 Sept 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet.. in the bathroom, 2nd story at east

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 14 Sept 2020§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window upper sash in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at east

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 14 Sept 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 30 Aug 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 16 Jul 2020Violation closed 30 Aug 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling and east wall (2 sq ft) in the bathroom, 2nd story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2020Violation closed 19 Aug 2020Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

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

    Issued 8 Jun 2020Violation closed 7 Aug 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and other house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 8 Jun 2020Violation closed 7 Aug 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Issued 1 Sept 2019Violation dismissed 26 Dec 2019Electrical§ 27-2040

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

    Issued 6 Jul 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 6 Jul 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Apr 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Apr 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Apr 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Apr 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen, the 2nd room from east, the bathroom, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash in the kitchen, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Pests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east, 1st story at north

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north

    Issued 7 Nov 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 7 Nov 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

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

    Issued 7 Nov 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective mail- boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 7 Nov 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt shingles at 1st to 3rd story at building rear

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016§ 27-2005

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all stories at rear at fire escape

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2nd and 3rd story rear balcony at fire escape

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plastered surface ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • 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 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • 2011, 2012 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of garbage at cellar

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

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

    Issued 21 Apr 2011Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom

    Issued 20 Jan 2005Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen sink washbasin bathroom 3 sty west an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 13 Jul 1995Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty north an apartment er1, section '' ''

    Issued 21 Sept 1993Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty north an apartment.

    Issued 4 Aug 1993Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

  • Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2 sty north an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 16 Jun 1993Violation closed 18 Apr 2016Heat and hot water§ 27-2031

106 violations on record in total, 10 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.

14 complaints in three years, 6 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Pests2 / 4
  • Doors and windows0 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing2 / 2
  • Mold and damp2 / 2
  • Fire and safety equipment0 / 2
  • Roof and outside the building0 / 1
  • Construction and illegal work0 / 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.

  • 20221 eviction

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 6 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 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

    LOWTAN DEODAT

    Public records list LOWTAN DEODAT as the registered managing agent for this address as of 10 Jul 2025. Source: HPD registration.

  • Owner of record

    279 MENAHAN REALTY CORP.

    Public records list 279 MENAHAN REALTY CORP. as the owner of record for this address as of 10 Jul 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

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 8 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.
  2. There were 2 mould complaints here in the last twelve months. 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. Leaks and plumbing come up on this building's record. Ask which apartments were affected and whether the cause was ever found: 2 complaints in the last twelve months.
  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 3033090030 · Block 3309, Lot 30 · Building class C2