172 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00255-0036Map

Owner of record: Bk Acquisition Three L.l.c.

172 Remsen Street is a school building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11201. The owner of record is Bk Acquisition Three L.l.c.. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 306
ECB violations: 99
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 306

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2023
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, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 8a unsafe report filed
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Jul 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 4, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2019
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 99

Class - 2
Gc-612573 bc3314.1 bc3314.8.2 at time of inspection observed supported scaffold installed at exp# 1 2 4. supported scaffold not maintained as per code. debris netting not fully enclosed/ securely attached to s
Feb 24, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Misc violations.at time of inspection observed construction fence blocking siamese stand pipe at street level.condition is hazard to workers & public.remedy:comply with code install openings for all siamese sta
Jun 7, 2024
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain walls or appurtenances.at time of inspection observed at expo#1 a section of finished masonry approx; 4'x4'x2" thick has detached from facade. note defective area over public /pedestrian sid
Aug 4, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Removal of public protection from unsafe facade w/o approval from dept.observed no safety measures in place around building documented as unsafe by qewi.remedy:comply with rule.
May 9, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Isolation valve leaking,exposed wiring and piping not properly secured.correct violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Removal of public protection from unsafe facade w/o approval from dob.as noted:at time of inspection observed at exp #1 north elevation damaged masonry at north east corner of building cornice and on 3rd floor
Mar 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances.as note;at time of inspection observed exp #1 north elevation damaged masonry on 2nd & 3rd floors north east end of exp damaged missing mortar joint
Mar 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building walls and appurtenances.as noted:at time of inspection observed at exp #3 south elevation spalling & cracked masonry & cracked window pane.at several floors and several loc
Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $620
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety from documented unsafe facade.facade technical report filed unsafe by pe/ra on 9/28/21 as unsafe facade.to this day no safety measures are in place to p
Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. note: at the time of inspection the "exterior wall condition certificate"was not posted in the interior of the bldg(lobby or vestibule). remedy: comply w/code
Dec 17, 2021 · Penalty $250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances.note:observed at exp #1 (remsen st)cracked stone at n.e. corner 7th floor exp #3 broken window spalled brick.remedy:maintain exterior building faca
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $620
Resolve
Class - 2
Removeal of public protection from unsafe facade without approval from dept.note:at time of inspectoin observed sidewlak shed protection removed from site.owner did not obtain dept approval to remove sidewalk s
Oct 4, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesnt meet code specs-no underside lighting forsws.ato my insp of sws erected@above address,i observed there were no underside lighting provided to dark unsafe sidewalk.this condition is
Jun 16, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Pedestrians protection doesnt meet specs #3307.6.4.8 note:@time of my insp,i observed sws [email protected] also observed underside of sws wasnt provided w/lighting&all lightbulbs werent functioning, creating unsa
May 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809141.agg1:prior nov 37010705j under 2
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of crical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809139.agg1:prior nov 37010704h under 28-
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814380.agg1:prior nov 37010706l under 2
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
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Class - 2
Alarm bell button defective broken no buzzer. emergency stop switch no buzzer.
Jun 30, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Alarm bell no buzzer. emergency stop switch no buzzer. door zone restrictor not working tampered with disabled (cu). brake tag expired.
Jun 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Oil leak in the machine room by the tank. alarm bell no buzzer. emergency stop switch no buzzer.
Jun 30, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809139. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#809141. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814380. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 3
60q03,100m07,61r10 100m (fme) ext 61-r can be locked on
Nov 19, 2010 · Penalty $100
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Class - 2
40y02.48y10.68m07.69m07.16b01.24x10.67x10.05b01 40y clean oil under machine and mr fl 48y repair victaulic fitting on tank 16b adjust ssc level hoistway door to be self-closing 24x repair pi in car 37x repair
Mar 5, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
67x10.40r09.40y02.67x repair phone system in car 40r remove boxes fromm.r 40y clean oil off m.r. fl
Sep 4, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
09i10,86bb05.
Feb 11, 2008
Resolve
Hazardous
No guard rails noted at approx 8:30 am this morning a laborer named james samuel 37 year is old fell into pre existing chimney shaft meas approx 3 1/2 -ft square on roof over 9th floor and landed in cellar
Aug 29, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. new building # 301352435 type a1. note: temporary c of o #301352435 issuedon: 06/21/04, expired on: 09/21/04. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Nov 8, 2004
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Non-hazardous
83o02/ 83o02-entire device dirty.
Sep 3, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
83o02/ 80i10/ 83o02-entire device dirty. 80i10-step treads worn-damaged entire device.
Sep 3, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
84h10,79i11,66o02. 84-h-up relay intermittant operation 79-i-left hand handrail cracked 66-o-oil in pit clean
Aug 30, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
79i11,83o02,84#11.79-i-left hand hadrail pinbch point 83-o- desire dirty 84#-cuation signs need to be replaced
Aug 30, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
83o02,79h11,##7. 83-o-entry device dirty 79-h-left handrail dry rotted-right hand hr beadway badly worn ## cuation signs need to be replaced
Aug 30, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Hazardous
Cease use.79-i-left and right side handrails danaged and worn,ordinary hazard.
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $500
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Hazardous
Cease use.79i11.79-i-left hand handrail pinching hazard and worn.
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $500
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Hazardous
79i11,79h11.79-i-11 right hand handrail severaly damaged.79-h-left hand handrail worn.cease use.
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $500
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Hazardous
Cease use.79i11.7-i left hand handrail badly damaged.
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $500
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Non-hazardous
84m07,83o02,79h11.84-m-covers missing in machine space.83-0-entire device dirty.79-h left hand handrail badly worn.
Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $350
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Non-hazardous
83o02,80i11.83-0-entire device dirty.80-i-danaged step treads.
Aug 16, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
83o02.83-0 entire device dirty.
Aug 16, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
35z11-57z02. 35-z-water leak mach room. 57-z water in pit.
Feb 13, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15m07. 15-m-door guards missing 1 floor basement.
Feb 13, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
05m07. 05-m car gate vison panel guard missing.
Feb 13, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01b11-73o02-20m07-58o02-59o02. 01-b alarm bell not working 20-m len missing base.
Feb 12, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07, 73b07, 73p07. 74m-provide nyc device pags, 73b-comply as per code 805.1b, 73p-call 212-312-8947 so proper inspection can be made.
Dec 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07, 73b07, 73p07. 74m-provide nyc device tags, 73b-comply as per code 05.1b, 73p-call 212-312-8947 so a proper inspection can be made.
Dec 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07, 73b07, 73p07. 74m-provide nyc device tags, 73b-comply as per code 805.1b, 73p-call 212-312-8947 so an isnpection can be made.
Dec 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07, 73b07, 73p07. 74m-provide nyc device tags, 73b-comply as per code 805.1b, 73p-call 212-312-8947 so an inspection can be made
Dec 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
74m07, 73b07, 73p07. 74m-provide nyc device tags, 73b-comply as per code 805.1b, 73p-call 212-312-8947 so an inspection can be made.
Dec 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W6)
Year built: 1914
Floors: 8
Residential units: —
Building area: 48,489 ft²
Lot area: 29,815 ft²
Zoning: C5-2A
Community board: 302
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 255 / 36
Assessed value: $7,315,200
Landmark / historic district: INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK

Questions about 172 Remsen Street

Who owns 172 Remsen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk Acquisition Three L.l.c..

Does 172 Remsen Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 172 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 172 Remsen Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

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