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173 Congress Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00296-0034Map

Owner of record: Hamilton, Edwin Clark

173 Congress Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1877 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hamilton, Edwin Clark. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 40 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • A

    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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving bldg front entrance.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing guard rail front entrance street to 1 sty.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas fixture wall 3 sty community bathroom.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 3 sty community bathroom.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & wall 3 sty community bathroom.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall to roof.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective & or painted sprinkler heads 4 sty public hall & shower room.

    Nov 8, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 4 sty pub hall.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs 1 and 4 sty pub halls.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 2 sty pub hall.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bedsprings 1 sty pub hall.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 1 to 2 sty pub hall stairs.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg bathroom basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls rear room basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor rear room kitchen basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall & clg water closet compartment basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing lock assembly to front entrance door basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom basement apt.

    May 10, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

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
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1877
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
296 / 34
Assessed value
$1,129,050
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #306685, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 173 Congress Street

Who owns 173 Congress Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hamilton, Edwin Clark.

Does 173 Congress Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 173 Congress 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 173 Congress Street built?

City records list 1877 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 173 Congress Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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