68 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00253-0057Map
Owner of record: 70 Remsen St Tenants
68 Remsen Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 103 residential units across 10 floors. The owner of record is 70 Remsen St Tenants. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 28, 2024. 12 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 33
Available now in this building
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safty cap at west wall at public hall, 10th story
May 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at stair case ''a'' fire door at public hall, 10th story
May 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at stair case ''a'' fire door at public hall, 10th story
May 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 10c, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 10C
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose concrete floor blocks in the terrace located at penthouse 11cd, 1st penthouse from east at south
May 17, 2010 · Apt 11CD
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose concrete pavers at terrace located at apt 11d, 11th story, apartment at south
Jan 19, 2010 · Apt 11D
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 11cd, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 11cd, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 11cd, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 11cd, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 11cd, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 32
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years
Jun 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report (eer) per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 28, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)file a bn for worm & gear on main machine & have tested by this department
Oct 3, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Gas being supplied to building without inspection and authorization by dob. at time of inspection in laundry room i observed new gas valves for 4 new gas dryers. all valves were opened- gas in use. no permit, n
Feb 25, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection in laundry room i observed new sprinkler system with 3 sprinkler heads, new gas piping and gas valves for new 4 gas dryers. no permit on dob records to perform this wo
Feb 25, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.6.2 maintenance. failure to protect life lines from sharp edges and abrasions causing a hazardous condition for workers. note-at time of inspection i observed lifelines for suspended scaffold that was in u
Mar 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. note-at time of inspection i observed debris and construction material on the roof that can cause an unsafe and hazardous condition. trip haza
Mar 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted brick wall chimney for the fire place of apt #11co is terminated only 30inch above the upper roof parapet wall must be more than 36inch as per code requirem
Jan 22, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:apt 11 c/d. loose bricks in fire place.loose roof tiles at terrace deck.hair line cracks at exterior(stucco)penthouse walls.lintel above terrace door is sagging 1/2"(approx
Nov 3, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Nov 17, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 10C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 10C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 10C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 10A
Close - Construction
Pavement
Apr 23, 2010 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Floor
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 11
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Floor
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 11CD
Close - Construction
Pavement
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 11CD
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Doors
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Windows
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 11CD
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 11CD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Floor
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Doors
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Windows
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Doors
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Floor
Nov 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Doors
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - General
Floor
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 11CD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 11D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2004 · Apt 11D
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $340,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $350,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $775,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $310,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $373,790 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 10
- Residential units
- 103
- Building area
- 66,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 253 / 57
- Assessed value
- $7,866,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #305885, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.
Questions about 68 Remsen Street
Who owns 68 Remsen Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 70 Remsen St Tenants.
Does 68 Remsen Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 68 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 68 Remsen Street built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 68 Remsen Street?
It has 103 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.