96 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00271-0047Map
Owner of record: Boerum Court Owners INC
96 Schermerhorn Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 105 residential units across 13 floors. The owner of record is Boerum Court Owners INC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 1990. 37 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 39
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 45
- BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear south.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof public hall stairs.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of metal chimney & tar cans etc bulkhead landing.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective metal floor sink cabinet 4 sty west apt 4r kitchen. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles & unused materials 4 sty public hall.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 4 sty west apt 4r private hall. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electrical ceiling light fixture 2 room from front 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 4 sty east apt 4l bathroom. located at apt 4l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 room from front 2 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling closet 4 room from rear 2 sty east apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceilings rear room foyer & 3rd room from rear 2 sty east apt 2l shore 596 2618. located at apt 2l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 acoustical drop ceiling installed 2 sty east apt 2l bathroom. located at apt 2l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty east apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 4 sty west apt 4r thru out. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 4 sty west apt 4r private hall. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors rear entrance to 4 sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 4 sty west apt 4r bathroom. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing peephole cover rear entrance door 4 sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light 4 sty west apt 4r bathroom. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center west.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of table 3 sty public hall.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors 2 & 3 sty public hall stair.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor south 1 sty east apt 1l 2nd from south rooms. located at apt 1l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty east apt 1l bathroom. located at apt 1l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty east apt 1l. located at apt 1l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 1 sty east apt 1l 2nd room from south. located at apt 1l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling 1 sty east apt 1l 3rd room from front. located at apt 1l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls thru out 4 sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard & west court.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts incandescent or equivalent required.
Sep 21, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - 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 suspended ceiling cellar front east.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 partitions erected creating rooms cellar thru out.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 drop clg cellar rear.
Sep 21, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash 3 room from rear 2 sty east apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Sep 21, 1990 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to bldg.
Sep 14, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wrought iron fence bldg front.
Sep 14, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 1 sty public hall and boiler room door.
Sep 14, 1990
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 missing.
Sep 14, 1990
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 39
- Plumbing none
At time of audit inspection under job# b00760732 there was no dob issued gas work qualification card on site. you are hereby ordered to immediately provide proof of dob issued gas qualification card.
Aug 25, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 10, 2022
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The department of building intends to revoke all plumbing approvals & permits under laa application #310396853 due to suspension of license stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Jul 29, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 29, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Jun 25, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1948
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1949
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1948
Dec 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1949
Dec 22, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - 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
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
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
I observed in apt#1f on 1st floor newly installed gas nipple and shut off valve for stove and no permits on file for any work performed... work was 100% percent completed at time of inspection, obtain permit
Sep 20, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept obtain permit prior to use installation off c hooks in connection w/ suspended scaffold noted no c hook notification for suspended scaffold on exp #3 rem: notify the dept
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84x10,55y13,41g11,39y02,36t07,36y02,36x10,38y02,33e09,66t07,66w06.84x-car communications inoperative.55y-seal leaks.41g-illegible fuses.39,36,38y-clean all oil spills.33e-eliminate banging noise at bottom part
Mar 7, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84x10.55y13.74b14.64x10.66o02.84 restore car communications 55y seal leaks 74b shorten (hoist) ropes 94x pit light inoperative 66o clean pit
Mar 7, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
69b10 69b car buffer not returning.
Dec 6, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection or exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of bldg rules and regulations.remedy:file the req
Jan 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73t,16m,29m. lable mr equipment, 9 ft, spinout.
Nov 7, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73t,16m. city id number on mr equipment, gibs 7 and 11 floor.
Nov 7, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x,75u,74b,74d,35p, 75-perform 5 year test and tag 74b-fire service inoperative 74d-cover elect. box top of car.
Jan 31, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x,75u,74b,35p, 75-perform 5 year test and tag 74b-fire service inoperative.
Jan 31, 1998 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt PHF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2006 · Apt PHF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt PHF
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $499,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $550,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $915,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $575,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $900,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $1,230,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | $765,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 6, 2026 | $760,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $880,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 13
- Residential units
- 105
- Building area
- 100,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,377 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-4
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 271 / 47
- Assessed value
- $9,226,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #375518, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.
Questions about 96 Schermerhorn Street
Who owns 96 Schermerhorn Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Boerum Court Owners INC.
Does 96 Schermerhorn Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 96 Schermerhorn 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 96 Schermerhorn Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 96 Schermerhorn Street?
It has 105 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.