12 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00251-0011Map
Owner of record: Ordway, Jane
12 Remsen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1844 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ordway, Jane. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 35 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 25
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Nov 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortis lock set at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at foyet south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recess in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sash window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 1R
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 31, 2019
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.
Nov 28, 2017
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
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 29, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 13, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty front west apt 5f kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 3, 1990 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty apt 4f esconado. , section '' ''
Nov 14, 1989 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower head 4 sty north apt 5f bathroom. , section '' ''
May 12, 1989 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles 4 sty north apt 5f bathroom. , section '' ''
May 12, 1989 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty north apt 5f escovado. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1987 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin & bathtub 4 sty north apt 5f bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1987 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty north apt 5f thru out. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1987 · Apt 5F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty northwest apt 4f thru out. , section '' ''
Jan 26, 1987 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 4 sty northwest apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4
Jan 26, 1987 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 4 sty northwest apt 4f bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 26, 1987 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty northwest apt 4f escovado. , section '' ''
Jan 26, 1987 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - 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 door 2 sty north front apt sealed with sheetrock.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - 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 door 1 sty north front apt sealed with sheetrock.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty south apt rear bathroom kitchen & center room.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance boiler room cellar.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage household items cellar front & center.
Jan 14, 1987
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Ventilation system
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1844
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 5,660 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,732 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 251 / 11
- Assessed value
- $1,217,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #352129, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 12 Remsen Street
Who owns 12 Remsen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ordway, Jane.
Does 12 Remsen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 Remsen Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 12 Remsen Street built?
City records list 1844 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 Remsen Street?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.