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157 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00250-0016Map

Owner of record: Remsen Ql, LLC

157 Remsen Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2015 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 60 residential units across 19 floors. The owner of record is Remsen Ql, LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 3 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 60 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
25
HPD complaints
25

Available now in this building

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
60
About 100% of the building's 60 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • 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 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 18a, 18th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 18A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 18a, 18th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 18A

    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.

    Mar 31, 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    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 29, 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.

    Dec 12, 2017

    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 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rusty water caming from hot water line wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 27, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance top and bottom sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 27, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 27, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 27, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated installed entrance door to building

    May 27, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 27, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling 1st room from rear room closet 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window rear west room 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floors thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture ceiling kitchen 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective grout on wall tiles bathroom 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal cabinet sink rotted kitchen 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven door stove kitchen 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Apr 23, 1993 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective & or painted sprinkler head stair bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture ceiling boiler room.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing outlet plate cover north wall boiler room.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose bracket sprinkler pipe ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall 5 sty publci hall.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock blocking vent ceiling 3 sty apt bathroom.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts front.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 on wall 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel installed east wall 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 3 and 4 sty public hall

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty apt thru out.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & walls pub hall bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel vestibule & 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to bldg

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak clg & wall 5 sty pub hall.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 apt.

    Sep 14, 1992

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4 sty rear apt 4r. , section '' ''

    Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4 sty south apt 4f. , section '' ''

    Jan 30, 1987 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 5 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 13, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 5 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 13, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 16, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 26, 2016

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 26, 2016

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 26, 2016

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 26, 2016

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 24, 2016

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - 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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 25

  • Class - 1

    Door zone restrictor not working tampered with disabled (cu).

    Jun 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide pedestrian protection for sidewalks & walkways,inadequate street(barries)& no pedestrian handicap rams observed the following at new (under) construction w/5ft walkway at exp#1 not adequate.

    Apr 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Handrails. failure to maintain safety equipment measures. at time of inspection of a 19 sty bldg observed that handrails were missing in thestairs at stys 14,15,16 creating a fall hazard. remedy: provide handra

    Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping. at time of inspection of a 19 sty bldg observed inadequate housekeeping throughout floors 14,15,16,17,18&19 consisting of bldg materials & garage on the floors causing tripping hazard.

    Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Temporary wiring. failure to protect temporary wiring from improper contact. @ time of insp of a 19 sty bldg observed that the temp electrical wiring was hanging to low & laying on the flr, causing a potential

    Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.2 egress. during the inspection of a 19 sty bldg. observed that egress was inadequate throughout the hallways & stair landings at floors 15,16,17,18,19,consisting of bldg materials being stored in

    Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or amendments. at time of inspection observed"jersey barriers"in street w/no documents or drawing showing chain link fence w/netting a top barriers pre

    Aug 23, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments. @ time of insp observed plastic barriers in street, w/ nodocuments or drawings showing chain link fencing w/ netting atop barri

    Jun 2, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Guardrails. @ time of insp observed guardrail system @ duct rider area located in stairwell @ 5,6,7,8,&9 flrs not in compliance. top rails more than 45' w/ gap to midrail more than 24" creating a possible fall

    Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc3301.7. documents to be kept on site. note: @ time of insp of a 19 story bldg @ 18 flr level, construction work in progress. i observed multiple trade using safety embedded straps @ perimeter edge for co

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc3301.6.1. design. note: @ time of insp of a 19 story bldg @ 18th flr level, construction work in progress. review of safety embedded straps design drawings indicate that (a) straps to be installed above

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc3308.5. vertical safety netting. note: @ time of insp of a 19 story bldg @ 18th flr level, construction work in progress. i observed that vertical safety netting was missing @ perimeter on 13th,14th,15th

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note: @ time of insp of a 19 story bldg @ 18th flr level, construction work in progress. i observed that flrs from 13,14,15,16th were consume w/ debris. debris were ob

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. note: @ time of insp of 19 story bldg @ 18th flr level, construction work in progress. i observed multiple trades (masonry, windo

    May 26, 2016 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.1.2 failure to comply w/ nyc fire code.no permit @ the time of myinspection construction work in progress.i observed is gallon of liquide gasoline flammable & combustible gas on site.on request fdny permi

    Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3310.5.1 failue to notify the dob of the primary ssm/file pw2.@ the time of inspection construction work in progress.a inspection of the site safety logs show that the site safety manager on site been on site

    Nov 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.note:18 story bldg under construction,support of excavationin progress.observed 2 workers apprx 8' above ground standing on narro

    Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amend ments.note: 19 story building under construction,s.o.e., in progress. observed jobsite ramp w/equipment on it,there were no guardrails on

    Aug 27, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.4 vehicular traffic barricades:not filled water/sand.note:19 sto ry bldg under constructed support of excavated in process. at exp#1 along remsen street apprx 40' of traffic barricades are in place in st

    Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to carry out demolition operations as required by section. section apprx 20'l x 3'h of brick exterior wall at 2nd flr of exp2 fell into adj lot which is contrary to safe demolition means and methods.ful

    May 1, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.9 weather proof integrity of adjoining bldgs. at time of inspection noted that the foundation of adjoining property has been exposed @ exp#2 of demolition site from the middle to the rear of that prop

    Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.9 fence viewing panel. at time of inspection noted that the job site fence did not have the required 12"x12" 4'to 6' from grade w/plexiglass or non fragible material on an approx 50'fence requiring

    Feb 12, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.at time of inspection observed,active job site. demolition of a 5story bldg in progress.piles of debris on floors 3,4 and 5 making it hazard

    Oct 3, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. note: awning/canopy is in disrepair w/missing support pole and inadequate support, at front of bldg. remedy: repair/remove forthwith.

    Dec 28, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defects noted:the tarp at the underside of erected canopy has pulled away from structure & hanging approx.5'-6' above sidewalk & is obstructing pedestrian traffic at front of bldg

    Jan 4, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 12D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 14B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 19B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 19A

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 12D

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 4F

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    May 14, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 14, 2005 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2003 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
2015
Floors
19
Residential units
60
Building area
84,028 ft²
Lot area
6,900 ft²
Zoning
C5-2A
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
250 / 16
Assessed value
$13,839,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #387212, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 157 Remsen Street

Who owns 157 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Remsen Ql, LLC.

Does 157 Remsen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 Remsen Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 60 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 157 Remsen Street built?

City records list 2015 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 Remsen Street?

It has 60 residential units and 62 units in total.

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