87 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00253-0014Map
Owner of record: Chu Steven K
87 Joralemon Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chu Steven K. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 101
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 · 57
- 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 7, 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.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th from bottom pulling away from stringer at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry lentil at 2nd window from west at front of building , 3rd story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose carpeting at treads at all story at public hall stairs
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete mortar at building front at 1st and 2nd story.
Oct 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator at south (basementstory) in the 2nd room from north located at apt a, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the rotten bottom wood panel inside the sink cabinet, at north wall in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry lintel at 3rd window from west at building front , 2nd story
Sep 22, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector thst is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items around scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Dec 30, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 30, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide electrical outlet cover at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Sep 25, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 25, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall
Sep 25, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 19, 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 1b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt A
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 3, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2017 · Apt A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2017 · Apt A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1879
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 5,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,004 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 253 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,199,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #342192, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 87 Joralemon Street
Who owns 87 Joralemon Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chu Steven K.
Does 87 Joralemon Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 87 Joralemon Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 87 Joralemon Street built?
City records list 1879 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 87 Joralemon Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.