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308 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1906 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

1 immediately hazardous violation open. 7 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.

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Open violations
71 · 3 · 3
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
202220
202330
202400
2025133
2026 so far00

Plus 33 violations from 1989 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
  • Electrical 3
  • Walls and ceilings 3
Open per apartment
1.2 (7 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
19 Oct 2025 (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

Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 4 days.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26440

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.

  • Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north at west, 1st story at west

    Issued 21 Mar 2025Invalid certification 24 Mar 2025Heat and hot water§ 27-2029

Hazardous3 open

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

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at west original violation 17841283 issued 16-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Not complied with 6 Oct 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Issued 10 Nov 2022Not complied with 15 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 5 Aug 2015Not complied with 15 Mar 2025Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

Non-hazardous3 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.

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household furniture at building front yard

    Issued 19 Oct 2025Notice certified late 6 Feb 2026Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Apr 2025False certification 2 Jul 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Refit bulkhead door 3 sty to roof.

    Issued 18 Dec 1989Not complied with 15 Mar 2025Roof and outside the building§ D26-10.01

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.

  • Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Issued 3 Apr 2025Notice sent out 3 Apr 2025Paperwork and notices§ 27-2046.1

47 closed violations, plus 5 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.

  • Remove the illegal fastening consisting of chain and pad lock at south gate.

    Issued 4 Oct 2025Violation dismissed 7 Jan 2026§ 27-2005 +1

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead door

    Issued 4 Oct 2025Violation closed 3 Dec 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 1st window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at south, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Violation dismissed 17 Aug 2025Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Violation closed 3 Jul 2025Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic sink at wash basin in the bathroom, 3rd story at west

    Issued 16 Apr 2025Violation closed 2 Jul 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 21 Mar 2025Violation dismissed 8 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west

    Issued 21 Mar 2025Violation dismissed 8 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 21 Mar 2025Violation dismissed 8 Jun 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to cellar at building front

    Issued 13 Mar 2025Violation dismissed 8 Jun 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 17 Mar 2025Violation closed 18 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 17 Mar 2025Violation closed 18 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead entrance leading to the roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 13 Mar 2025Violation closed 18 Apr 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3

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

    Issued 10 Nov 2022Violation closed 23 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west, 3rd story at south

    Issued 27 Nov 2018Violation closed 23 Mar 2025Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of acoustic tiles at drop ceiling in the entire apartment, 3rd story at south

    Issued 7 Dec 2016Violation closed 23 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story

    Issued 8 May 2016Violation closed 23 Mar 2025Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of furniture obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south, 2nd story

    Issued 18 Jan 2021Violation closed 15 Mar 2025Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 5 Aug 2015Violation closed 15 Mar 2025Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 5 Oct 2023Violation closed 9 Jun 2024Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Issued 5 Oct 2023Violation closed 23 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 5 Oct 2023Violation closed 23 Apr 2024Electrical§ 27-2037

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 18 Jan 2021Violation dismissed 11 Apr 2021Heat and hot water§ 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 18 Jan 2021Violation closed 19 Mar 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2043.1

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Nov 2018Violation dismissed 26 Feb 2019Electrical§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 7 Dec 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors... in the entrance, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

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

    Issued 9 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire 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, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 9 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign posted - no information at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story

    Issued 8 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 300

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story

    Issued 8 May 2016Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Walls and ceilings§ 300

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

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

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

    Issued 31 Aug 2012Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair the broken or defective bells at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 3 Apr 2009Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 18 Dec 1989Violation closed 27 Nov 2018Fire and safety equipment§ D26-10.01 +1

  • 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front.

    Issued 18 Dec 1989Violation closed 27 Nov 2018§ 53

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment, 3rd story

    Issued 8 May 2016Violation closed 6 Jun 2016Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

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

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing electrical cover switch at east wall in the 1st room from north, 1st story

    Issued 30 Jul 2012Violation closed 30 Oct 2012Electrical§ 27-2005

60 violations on record in total, 8 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.

21 complaints in three years, 2 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Heat and hot water2 / 15
  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 2
  • Leaks and plumbing0 / 1
  • Noise0 / 1
  • Pests0 / 1
  • Walls and ceilings0 / 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.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 7 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)
  • 2020No infested units reported (2018 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)
  • 2019No infested units reported (2017 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

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

  • Registered managing agent

    JUDITH DRIVE LLC

    Public records list JUDITH DRIVE LLC as the registered managing agent for this address as of 2 Oct 2025. Source: HPD registration.

    Other buildings listed under this agent (3 in the records we hold)

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  • Owner of record

    INK 308 LLC

    Public records list INK 308 LLC as the owner of record for this address as of 2 Oct 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. There is 1 open mould violation on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). 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. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  5. 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 3034250017 · Block 3425, Lot 17 · Building class C2