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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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
2
About 17% of the building's 12 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 · 88

  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chained to ballustrade 5 sty public hall

    Apr 16, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty public hall

    Apr 16, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over stairs 5 sty public hall

    Apr 16, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate & lock at entrance door to bldg street to vestibule

    Apr 16, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Aug 30, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

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

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting thru out cellar.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling cellar thru out.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling thru out cellar.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    May 15, 1991

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall & floor tiles 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling entrance to bldg front.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall light fixture front of bldg west.

    May 15, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood fence rear yard.

    Nov 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.