20 Sidney Place
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00263-0045Map
Owner of record: Renee Realty LLC
20 Sidney Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1838 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 25 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Renee Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 9 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 61
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 · 35
- 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Feb 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Feb 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Feb 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective front entrance to building at basement
Jan 8, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Feb 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble treads 2nd from bottom in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jan 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jan 16, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 4th, 3rd and 2nd story balconies at building front fire escape
Jan 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at apartment entrance located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective stopper at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2020
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt c, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th, 3rd and 2nd story balconies at building front fire escape
Nov 21, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building, basement story
Nov 21, 2019
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
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, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Jan 11, 2018
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 4 sty east apt 4c. , section '' ''
Feb 16, 1989 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots boxes 5 sty public hall.
Apr 1, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure gooseneck ladder roof south.
Apr 1, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 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 - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install an approximate total of 100 linear feet of sidewalk shed with approximately 40 linear feet installed along exposure 1, (sidney place and 60 linear feet installed along exposure 2 (driveway) to safeguard the public and property
Jun 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Feb 10, 1997
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
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 3
Rear boiler room light defective/body drain pipe missing at safety valve/oil shutoff valve missing at top of oil tank;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Oct 27, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Federal fst32 ftm=safety valve label not legible, discharge on safety valve not properly installed miss sump pit cover steel plate back flow leaking no storage on blr room miss isolation valve on top of oil tan
Sep 14, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute"safe construction bill of rights"at timeof inspection,observed work being performed under the aformentioned job number.by code it is required that the scb of r should be posted and
Dec 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents and/or approved amendments.at the time of inspection it was observed that the contracor did not have any approved plans onsite.total of 3 workers onsi
Dec 22, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute notice of tpp meeting requirements.at time of inspection observed work being performed under the aformentioned job number.by code it is required that the tpp should be posted and/o
Dec 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39017151l issued on 02/08/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work.at the time of inspection of a 4 story building observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1 without permit posted observed no permits posted on ang structure as re
Jul 7, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1, wood cornice at roof level in a state of disrepair where sections have detached & missing over entry/sidewal
Jun 29, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted; at apartment (c) a studio apartment has the window in the sleeping area (2nd means of egress) fully blocked with a/c unit., remove obstruction
Feb 8, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 30, 2021 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 1, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 1, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt C
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Apr 19, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 26, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 26, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 12, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt C
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 2, 2020 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt C
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1838
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 12,024 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,075 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 263 / 45
- Assessed value
- $1,577,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #355807, last renewed Sep 6, 2025.
Questions about 20 Sidney Place
Who owns 20 Sidney Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Renee Realty LLC.
Does 20 Sidney Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 Sidney Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 16% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 20 Sidney Place built?
City records list 1838 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 Sidney Place?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.