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147 Smith Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00194-0001Map

Owner of record: Kim, Keum Cha

147 Smith Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Kim, Keum Cha. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. 9 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 27, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front areaway

    May 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Sep 12, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 12, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at south 1 window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, the 2nd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 13, 1987 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 13, 1987 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear.

    Apr 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Apr 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fpsc door at all door openings to public hall other than apartment entrance door at 4th sty apt.

    Apr 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fpsc door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4th sty apt.

    Apr 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar throughout.

    Apr 13, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective rotted ceiling beams cellar rear.

    Apr 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room & cellar rear.

    Apr 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage cellar thru out.

    Apr 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 31, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: an enclosed extension across \ entire frontage of building ground floor approx 14'x 10'x 20'. no permit shown for such extension at time of inspection remedy: obtain a permit or restore to pprior legal condition

    May 30, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 31, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: an enclosed extension across entire frontage of bldg ground floor approx. 4'x10'x20' no permit shown for such extension at time of inspection. remedy: obtain a permit or rest

    May 30, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. extension erected in front. approx 5 x 8 high remedy: obtain permit if feasible or remove extension.

    Jan 5, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. erected an extension enclosure at front of building. approx. 25' long x 6' wide by 8' high. made of wood & plastic. with awning above. remedy: obtain permit or remove extension.

    May 9, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit an enclosed extension across entire frontage of building ground floor aprox 4ft wide by loft high no permit shown for such extension at time of inspection remedy obtain all necessary permi

    Feb 23, 1993 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: erected an extinsion enclosure at front of building approx 25' long by 6' wide and 8' high made of wood frame and glass with awning over. remedy-obtain a permit if feasible

    May 22, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: remove illegal extension or obtain a permit if feasible.

    Jul 31, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 12

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
5,166 ft²
Lot area
1,592 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
194 / 1
Assessed value
$1,496,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372689, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 147 Smith Street

Who owns 147 Smith Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kim, Keum Cha.

Does 147 Smith Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 147 Smith Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 147 Smith Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 147 Smith Street?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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