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87 Columbia Heights

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00219-0005Map

Owner of record: 81 87 Owners Corp

87 Columbia Heights is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 56 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 81 87 Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. 17 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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

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 · 28

  • 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 25, 2024

    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 25, 2024

    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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 17, 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 17, 2023

    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 29, 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    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 8, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak south wall in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 31, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 31, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt 31. located at apt 31

    Oct 2, 1992 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3 sty northeast apt 35. , section '' ''

    Oct 2, 1992 · Apt 35

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 northeast apt 25. located at apt 25

    Oct 2, 1992 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors east boiler room cellar center.

    Sep 24, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires wall 5 sty to roof.

    Sep 24, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress & couch cellar center.

    Sep 24, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 & boiler room door.

    Sep 24, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood decking installed front roof.

    Sep 24, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 2 sty east apt 22 private hall. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 sty east apt 22 thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1987 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty northwest apt 26 williams. , section '' ''

    Aug 7, 1987 · Apt 26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3 sty northwest apt 36. , section '' ''

    Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 36

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling northwest room 3 sty northwest apt 36. , section '' ''

    Jan 29, 1987 · Apt 36

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 22, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Jul 21, 1987

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 21, 1987

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.8.2 failure to maintain supported scf as per code atoi,const site closed&inactive.as per perimeter insp i observed debris netting wasnt fully enclosed around scf perimeter.missing safety [email protected]

    Mar 14, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2016 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2015 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 31

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 31

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 16, 2026Non-market transferCoops - walkup apartments—
Jan 8, 2026$1,300,000Coops - walkup apartments—
Dec 10, 2025$735,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1916
Floors
5
Residential units
56
Building area
39,340 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
219 / 5
Assessed value
$4,627,800
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #305659, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 87 Columbia Heights

Who owns 87 Columbia Heights?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 81 87 Owners Corp.

Does 87 Columbia Heights have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 87 Columbia Heights 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 87 Columbia Heights built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87 Columbia Heights?

It has 56 residential units.

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