251 Kane Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00312-0038Map
Owner of record: 251 Kane Street LLC
251 Kane Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1894 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 251 Kane Street LLC. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 88
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 88
- 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 6 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a double cylinder key-operated lock on the door to the fire escape in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of grills, flower pots, and household items on all stories of the stack at the building rear
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at the northeast corner of the top rail at the 2nd story balcony of the stack at the building rear
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at the northwest corner of the top rail at the 4th story balcony of the stack at the building rear
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder blocks at south wall of the boiler room at cellar
Apr 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 9, 2015
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
Mar 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator, upper level in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling at upper level in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 2 sq.ft. at ceiling, upper level in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling at upper level in the private hallway located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling and floor at all heat risers in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chained to ballustrade 5 sty public hall
Apr 16, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty public hall
Apr 16, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over stairs 5 sty public hall
Apr 16, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate & lock at entrance door to bldg street to vestibule
Apr 16, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective convector heater coil basement sty 1 sty southeast apt 3 , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1993 · Apt 3
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.
Aug 30, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Aug 30, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 100 watts required.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls vestibule 1 sty public hall.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting thru out cellar.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling cellar thru out.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling thru out cellar.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling closet cellar west.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt floor tile cellar front.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system sty apt 3. located at apt 3
May 15, 1991 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.
May 15, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall & floor tiles 1 sty public hall vestibule.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling entrance to bldg front.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall light fixture front of bldg west.
May 15, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood fence rear yard.
Nov 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed iron gate rear duplex apt 3. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard ceramic tiles dirt etc.
Nov 16, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door rear duplex apt 3. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture lower level duplex apt 3 center room. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline ceiling closet 1 sty duplex apt 3 center room. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling closet 1 sty duplex apt 3 center room. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling lower level duplex apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
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 - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35333286h issued on 8/3/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstru
Dec 6, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #35333286h issued on 08/03/2018 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 failure to provide
Oct 30, 2018 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35333286h issued on 08-03-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note at rear
Sep 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection, observed fire escape at rear of building has items, barbecue, flower pots and a table w/chairs obstructing passageway for tenants t
Aug 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - General
Mold
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close
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- General
Floor
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - General
Floor
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - General
Mold
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2013 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 9
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1894
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 11,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,525 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 312 / 38
- Assessed value
- $742,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Cobble Hill Historic District
HPD registration #303352, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 251 Kane Street
Who owns 251 Kane Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251 Kane Street LLC.
Does 251 Kane Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.
Is 251 Kane Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 251 Kane Street built?
City records list 1894 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 251 Kane Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.