220 Water Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00041-0017Map

220 Water Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 135 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Hawthorne Village LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2024. 1 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 135 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations: 9
DOB violations: 70
ECB violations: 27
HPD complaints: 14

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 12, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024

135

About 100% of the building's 135 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

ANon-hazardous
File 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.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File 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.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
File 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 121, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2013 · Apt 121
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
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 100 watts at front areaway
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 400
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 70

Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022
Jun 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 19, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work does note conform to the approved plan or construction docs. shed w/scaffold on to p for 4 stories has been erected on vaulted space that it itself has been supported by wood shoring
Apr 27, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 2, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a 10 day letter of intent to revoke application #301915630 3/15/07 remedy:stop all work immediately,make safe,call dob prior to returning to work
Jun 9, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Revocation of permit and approval noted:borough commissioner has issue d a 10 day letter of intent to revoke app# 301915630 on 3-15-07 remedy:stop all work/make safe.call dob(718-802-3685)for information
Mar 21, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 27

Class - 2
Bc3011.1 03m07. 05m07-failure to provide caution tape across entrance of elevator while device is being serviced or tested.
Nov 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Cease use item 37r10,61r11,14r11,67l10.(37r)brake opens up when ovh machine disconnect is pulled.(61r)can be opened when power in (14j01)forfull viw of cab
Nov 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by construction operations construction being performed under permitted appl 310030098-01-al at time of insp debris from site being disposed of via debris c
Oct 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operation - on 4th fl stairway is covered w/plank not stayed from movement. oxygen tank in same proximity not tied down & is standing alone. also
Apr 27, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 3314.8;27-1009a failure to provide required guardrail & toe boards for scaffold platform in interior courtyard area construction is taking place w/use of scaffold created 12'high w/o toe boards or guardrai
Apr 27, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per sections requirements. constructions material & debris not properly stored on removed from site. at time of inspection i did observe at every floor level,material
Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $600
Resolve
Class - 2
3303.1.3 misc.vio.contractors shed office or shanty witin 30ft of new constrction or existing bldg. is constructed of combustible material.at time of inspec.i did observe framing material of shed are combust
Nov 9, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide 3'6" guard rails or equivalent around the floor & perimeter openings. at time of inspection i did observe perimeter openings & floor openings w/o guardrails or protection.remedy:comply w/noti
Nov 9, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Stop all work.work w/o permit @ time of inspec. i did observe entire sprinkler system removed from bldg. w/o permit.sec.28-207 of the admin.code of city of ny states that you are hereby order to immediately sto
Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit.plumbing observed & photographed demolition of sprinkler system on ground floor including demolition of sprinkler water service piping.valves are shut off.no sprinkler work type permit has been
Oct 12, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve

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Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license. noted:no special rigger on site for 2 point suspended scaffold license # r5999 is inactive. remedy: obtain license
Nov 19, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. note: spalling mortar,cracked,loose & missing bricks observed at the base & 1st flr level of the front facade,north east corner. remedy: maintain exterior
Jun 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: 1) approx 15bricks missing at base at northeast corner of bldg wall 1st flr. 2) 6'x 4' area of cracked up & broken concrete at front yard setback at
Oct 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83x10.39p16. elevator not working return back to service
Jun 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
66002.20m07.20i11.16i10.25d06.12q03.59q03.86m05.41h11.40t07.40w07.20m07 missing just the glass 41h11 contacts worn on controller
Jun 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Cu 21n10.16d10.85bb05.86bb05.52h11.31h11.31h10.39o02.55y02.55q03. 21n10 cu hatch door locks by-passed 16d10 cu repair hatcjh door to properly lock at fl when work is completed to lift cu call dob at 212-566-553
Jun 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy.in that bldg occupied w/expired tco.#103423788 expired on 7/4/07.remedy:obtained valid certificate of occupancy.
Nov 21, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a pemrit work noted partition contructed at fourth 4 story creating several apartment without first obtaining a permit or obtaining a new certificate of occupancy from dob remedy obtain permits and
Apr 29, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
75u5,17q03,52h12. 75u= perform t year test. 17q=install glass in v. ¢pv. panels. 52h=replace manchine brake shoes.
Jul 17, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
73x11- 73x-elevator out of order. restore to service so an complete inspection can be made.
Jul 17, 1998
Resolve
Hazardous
18m10,29i12,75u05. 29i=replace broken wwights in cwt for reinspection call 212-312-8760 . 75u= provide 5 year test.
Jul 17, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. partitions have been installed creating 7 apartments in 5th floor and three apartments in 4th floor.
May 22, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit partitions has been erected in 4th to 5th floor creating an apartment 10 remedy obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Mar 4, 1997
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain at the 4th floor north center loft. (1)concrete check at lintal of north window. (2)southwest opening to roof str- uctual crack concrete slab. (3)northwest loft crack in ceiling incompl
Jan 5, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect are 5th floor west loft apartments s past1 ms bunkley & bisson concrete ceiling are cracked are cracked as well word supports in place work without a permit work noted hallway
Mar 24, 1993
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing and signs failure to provide floornumber signs.(3"and durable material). failure to provide stair identification signs (3" inter a" b"for each stair case) remedy: provide
Oct 13, 1992
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Partition have been constructed at 4th sty creating several apartments without first obtaining a permit or a new certificate of occupancy from the department note premises of factory building as per alteration
Jul 12, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve

Complaints

Safety
Fire escape
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 318
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 318
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 2, 2020 · Apt 423
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 319
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Oct 15, 2015 · Apt 319
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 319
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2014 · Apt 207
Close

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General
Floor
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 121
Close
General
Floor
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 121
Close
General
Floor
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 121
Close
General
Floor
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 121
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 7
Residential units: 135
Building area: 173,457 ft²
Lot area: 44,000 ft²
Zoning: M1-4/R7A
Community board: 302
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 41 / 17
Assessed value: $26,932,050
Landmark / historic district: DUMBO Historic District

HPD registration #383679, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 220 Water Street

Who owns 220 Water Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hawthorne Village LLC.

Does 220 Water Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 220 Water Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 135 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 135 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 220 Water Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 220 Water Street?

It has 135 residential units and 136 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.