312 Water Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00043-0024Map
Owner of record: Vinegar Phoenix INC
312 Water Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1876 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Vinegar Phoenix INC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 10
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective privacy lock at entrnce door in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at light switch at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Apr 3, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperative) light fixture at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinets on the east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture on the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout at ceramic tiles east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 27, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at front all stys all parts.
Jan 27, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Dot notice of encroachment/order dated 8/10/2018 regarding a vault at the subject premise,you are hereby ordered pursuant to article 209 of title 28 of the nyc admin code to immed retain a nys lic prof eng' experienced w/masonry and/or concrete bldg structures to perform site survey&strl eval of vault,includ/not lmt'd to all msry demising walls
Oct 25, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Dot notice of encroachment/order dated 8/10/2018 regarding a vault at the subject premise,you are hereby ordered pursuant to article 209 of title 28 of the nyc admin code to immed retain a nys lic prof eng' experienced w/masonry and/or concrete bldg structures to perform site survey&strl eval of vault,includ/not lmt'd to all msry demising walls
Oct 25, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1876
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,350 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 43 / 24
- Assessed value
- $1,045,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Vinegar Hill Historic District
HPD registration #369993, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 312 Water Street
Who owns 312 Water Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vinegar Phoenix INC.
Does 312 Water Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 312 Water Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 312 Water Street built?
City records list 1876 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 312 Water Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.