156 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00249-0039Map
Owner of record: Montague Rlty Dvlp Assoc
156 Montague Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 6 residential units across 4.5 floors. The owner of record is Montague Rlty Dvlp Assoc. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2021. 5 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 59
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- 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, 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door installed at 2nd story public hall
Aug 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in apt 4r in the kitchen located at apt bldg, 4th story
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 11, 2005 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 11, 2005 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at cellar
Jul 11, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unattached radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster total 1 at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal grading at floor at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 6, 2002
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage throughout boiler room at cellar
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2002 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at front wall at cellar
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty public vestibule.
Feb 23, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided.
Feb 23, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Feb 23, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock & assembly at entrance door to bldg.
May 25, 1995
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt atkins
Jul 7, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2 sty apt
Jul 7, 1993
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall receptacle rear room 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''
Jan 5, 1993 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires east wall front room 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''
Jan 5, 1993 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''
Jan 5, 1993 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
May 23, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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.
May 23, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 2 to 3 stys public halls.
May 23, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal floor grill vestibule 1 sty public hall.
May 23, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration doorway sealed with studs & sheetrock 5 sty front north & rear south apts.
May 23, 1988
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
May 23, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north front apt 2. located at apt 2
May 23, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty north front apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2
May 23, 1988 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls & ceilings all stys public halls.
May 23, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance bldg street to vestibule.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling vestibule & 1 sty public hall.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front of bldg.
Jan 12, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling & 1 sty public hall.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires clg rear & wall center cellar.
Jan 12, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 21, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 11, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 6, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 3
Peerless sc-06 boiler=chimney base is 1/2 full+debris at gas meter;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report cor rect all violating conditions and submit the certiciate of correction.
May 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
B154,36,24b,34b,38. b254. 36. found peerless boiler model #sct06 w/s steam boiler is not registered. register the boiler and correct all violating conditions listed and submit certificate of correction.
May 2, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
B101 50-peerless gas fired scto6u/5 steam boiler has no proper per mits. acquire proper permits and submit certificate of correction.
May 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit. demolition, renovation and new installation of no hub cast iron piping used for waste and vent for 5 water closets and 5 lavatory sinks on ground floor. all plumbing work is 100% com
Oct 24, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work performed is required to be performed by a master licensed plumber. demolition, renovation and new installation of no hub castiron piping used for waste and vent for 5 water closets and 5 lavatory
Oct 24, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. demolition, renovation and new installation of no hub cast iron piping used for wasteand vent for 5 water closets and 5 lavatory sinks on ground floor. all
Oct 24, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: cornice above third floor window is crack and loose. remedy: maintain exterior building wall.
May 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 9, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 5
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 4, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 6, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1879
- Floors
- 4.5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 249 / 39
- Assessed value
- $1,809,000
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #366459, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 156 Montague Street
Who owns 156 Montague Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Montague Rlty Dvlp Assoc.
Does 156 Montague Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 Montague 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 156 Montague Street built?
City records list 1879 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 Montague Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.