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183 Congress Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00296-0029Map

Owner of record: Jeremiah Realty Corp

183 Congress Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1850 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jeremiah Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2020. 7 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 13, 2020

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 11% of the building's 9 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical lighting fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar front.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar rear.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jun 10, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings 1 sty north apt 2r thru out. located at apt 2r

    Jun 8, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jun 8, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 30, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work:there are 2 extensions @ exp3:one(2s+b)and another(1s) exp2 is party wall shared with 181 congress.exp4 is indep wall adj to private area/patio.bsmt level of wall @exp4 is leaning.exp4 bricks are spalling&flaking into area/patio.owner to immed.retain nys prof. eng+ nys surveyor to develop + implement an optical + crack monitoring plan

    Jul 23, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg safe condn:exp #2 prty/wall shard w/181 congress.exp #4 indep bsmt levl exp4 wall lean outwrd.brwnstne separting frm face lean wall crcks thr-out exp4 brcks spall/flake@intr varius crcks finish.fire esc exp3 dmg thred.ownr retn nys lic pe&reg contr to evalu entre bldg&repr undr permt.file plans by 8/1/20.beginn wrk 8/15/20.complt by 12/31/20

    Jul 23, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emgy work:see comish ordr#072320feu3062ik for prop descr&vio condns.on 8/18/20 owners pe alerted feu that entire width of exp4 wall@bsmnt lvl lean out into bay window walls had no foot&tied joists,& walls in poor condn.bld monitor for movt&prtly shord undr prmt.ownr immd retn nyspe+ contr dsgn+brace lean@exp4 wal.wrk undr supv pe.file app wrk w/in 2day

    Jul 23, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification.note:at the time of my inspection of a 5 story building i observed sidewalk shed in place at exp#1 & 4 with the following objection alot of exposed bolts.failure t

    Feb 25, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment onsite expired permit.note:at the time of my inspection of a 5 story building i observed at exp#1 & 4 construction fence a search in bis which alerted that construction fence pe

    Feb 25, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved construction documents on site.at the timeof inspection of a proposed 5 story building,i observed structural steel supporting face of the building.i requested approved design drawing

    Nov 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35473555l issued on 09/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to maintain bldg in code compliant man

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3307.7.7 fence not constructed to code.note at the time of my inspection of a 4 story construction site with no work in progress,i observed the construction fence out leading onto pedestrian walkway creating a

    Jan 2, 2021 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1 above the 3rd fl lintels exp#4 left side in the window areas,for section near the roof level & 1st window bump out & the corner facade of exp#3

    Sep 30, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed horizontal, vertical and step cracks on exterior brick wall all over at expo # 01 & 04. also observed facade bricks spalled at 3rd & 4th floor level at expo # 04 along clinton str

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 12F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 6, 2006 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1850
Floors
4
Residential units
9
Building area
4,613 ft²
Lot area
1,688 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
296 / 29
Assessed value
$886,050
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #301634, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 183 Congress Street

Who owns 183 Congress Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jeremiah Realty Corp.

Does 183 Congress Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 183 Congress Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 183 Congress Street built?

City records list 1850 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 183 Congress Street?

It has 9 residential units.

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