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131 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00249-0006Map

Owner of record: Brooklyn Heights Synagogue

131 Remsen Street is a school building built in 1858 in Brooklyn, 11201. The owner of record is Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
27
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 8

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 2007 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2007 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2007 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 27

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 10, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 8, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 12, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 4, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 29, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 30, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 17, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p10139

    Feb 22, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p45

    Dec 17, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p10139

    Mar 10, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted documents/manufacture specifications for materials hoist.at time of inspection on an active jobsite,i observed a materials hoist on top of sidewalk shed.when i asked for dd

    Mar 16, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to site conditions(supported scaffold).at time ofmy inspection of an active job site,i observed supported scaffold in place on top of sidewalk shed,upon checking the scaffold design drawin

    Mar 16, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.4.2.2 storage on sws.noted atoi on active site w/competent person present i observed on sws storage of parts supported scf.no extrapermit or drawings for that storage was provided.comply w/code/remove

    Sep 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work contrary to ssp noted atoi on active site alt1 noted support scf on exp1&roof protection on exp2 this works arent show on ssp.amend ssp.showing roof protection&supported scf.amend ssp to conform to filed c

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3309.10 roof protection doesnt meet code specs.platform installed instead of required roof protection per code.note atoi on active jobsitei observed roof protection@exp2 on adjoining bldg.not meet code.specs

    Sep 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3306.9.10.3 notes on roof (longer than 2") failure to protect (illegible) code. noted atoi on active jobsite,alt1 permit321983494 upo ninsp i observed several holes on roof level&cellar.holes w/>2" creating h

    Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dionis r conce nys drivers lic#593251171 was operating (using) articulating boom crane nys lic pl#61697pc registered to durso trucking services inc,12 north rt 9w congers ny to hoist mechanical equipment (hvac

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Durso trucking services inc of congers ny was operating/using an articulating boom crane at the time observed, equipment was being used outside of the exemption ,hoisting mechanical equipment(airconditioning un

    Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Hvac contruction inc was using articulating boom crane to hoist hvac equipment to the roof to set in place without a certificate of operation., comply with code

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Hvac construction inc failed to have a lift director on site while hoisting air conditioning equipment with a illegal crane, designate a lift director

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Durso trucking services inc of congers ny was using articulating boom crane to hoist air conditioning equipment illegally while placing the outriggers on the sidewalk the pressure caused the dunnage to shift/bu

    Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Hvac construction inc was using articulating boom crane to hoist air conditioning equipment illegally while placing the outriggers on the sidewalk the pressure caused the dunnage to shift/buckled which could ha

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Crane user hvac construction inc failed to make the proper notification for mobile (knuckleboom)crane to the department while hoistng airconditioning equipment .the operation was illegal., properly notify the d

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Crane user hvac construction inc failed to provide documentati that their crane operation was legal ,while using articulating boom crane to hoist air conditioning equipment to the roof and setting it in place.,

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Articulating boom crane registered and operated by durso trucking services inc nys lic pl#61697pc was being used to hoist mechanical equipment(hvac units) without a certificate of operation,it was not used to l

    Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Respondent durso trucking services of congers ny failed to make the proper notification for mobile crane to the department while hoistng airconditioning equipment ., properly notify the department

    Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Hvac construction inc, was using an articulating boom crane at the time observed, equipment was being used outside of the exemption ,hoisting mechanical equipment(airconditioning units); bc3319.3(10) to set in

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Crane user hvac construction inc failed to provide a crane log at the time of inspection., maintain crane/derrick

    Aug 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain/display on-site documents required by chapter 33.noted:at time of my inspection of an alteration type-1,5 storie buildings,construction in progress,i observed shoring on multiple floor throu

    Jun 22, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job-site fence net constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted:at time of my inspection of an alteration of an alteration type-1,5 story buildings,construction in progress,i observed upon entering th

    Jun 22, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at time of inspection,existing emergeny lights are not operational when tested

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide file tri prior to start of controlled work notice filed for under pinning dubsoil or earth work foundation work performed during installation of elevator safe walls. remedy: stop all work mak

    Oct 11, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plan at premises @ time of inspection no plans @ site for job #300536748,300441163 @ and on 300542287 (alt1). remedy: stop all work make site safe provide plans for review to the sat

    Oct 11, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Pa contrary to approved plans. space has changed by installed and hedder pocket door and library use as dining room.

    Sep 25, 1990 · Penalty $115

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to have approved pa plans available for inspection.{ remedy; obtain a permit.

    Oct 18, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
School building (W9)
Year built
1858
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
23,846 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
249 / 6
Assessed value
$4,348,800
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #337205, last renewed Aug 3, 2017.

Questions about 131 Remsen Street

Who owns 131 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brooklyn Heights Synagogue.

Does 131 Remsen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 Remsen 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 131 Remsen Street built?

City records list 1858 as the year it was built.

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