157 Congress Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00296-0042Map
Owner of record: Ryna Group
157 Congress Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1850 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ryna Group. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2024. 4 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 8
- 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 9, 2024
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.
Nov 4, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room enclosure cellar.
Jun 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.
Jun 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated locks gate entrance front & gate door rear basement apt 1. located at apt 1
Jun 2, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jun 2, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1850
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 6,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 296 / 42
- Assessed value
- $1,010,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Cobble Hill Historic District
HPD registration #324189, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 157 Congress Street
Who owns 157 Congress Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ryna Group.
Does 157 Congress Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 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 157 Congress Street built?
City records list 1850 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 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.