181 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00319-0003Map
Owner of record: Kazmi, Shakeel
181 Columbia Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kazmi, Shakeel. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2006. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 7
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceilings all rooms 3rd sty. apt.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide guard rail at exit to roof at scuttle at roof
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed spring miscellanous items at scuttle to roof.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sashes 3rd sty. front center and 3rd sty. rear north and 2nd from north
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide electricity 3rd sty. apt. throughout
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cracked brick work north exterior wall all stories
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 20 linear feet of sidewalk shed (12'h) to safeguard the public and tenants
Jul 17, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permt remedy; stop all work/make site safe only' obtain all required permits
Dec 15, 2011
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: renovation of entire third floor, p srtitions, flooring, floor joist and roof joist removed and replaced with new roof and floor joist remedy: obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Oct 13, 1997
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at front facade the masonry is bulging, loose bricks,missing mortar in various locations at time of inspection,.., repair and/replace
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Temp construction equip/installation on site expired permit (shed),at time of inspection observed permit has expired and no new permit on file as of 12/11/25., renew permit
Dec 11, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failed to renew sidewalk shed permit #b00905592 which expired on 08/08/2024., obtain permit
Apr 21, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed missing mortar in between bricks in various locations at exposure #1 still present., repair and/replace
Apr 21, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a sidewalk shed provided to protect members of the public and others, i observed there were no underside lighting provided to protect all while using the dark hazardous unlit sid
Mar 10, 2025 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
At front facade the masonry is bulging, loose bricks,missing mortar in various locations at time of inspection, repair and/replace; provide overhead protection immediately maintain building
Jul 15, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. at time of inspection observed active illegal construction work in progress thru-out premises. as a result of work there is approx 40 cubic yards of cons
Dec 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain wall(s) or appurtenances @ time of inspection observed @ rear of premises,@ exterior brick facade exposure 3 severe deterioration of exterior wall along northside of wall with an area of fac
Apr 15, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances note:rear wall(exp#3)of3 story bldg has collapsed layers exterior bricks in approx 3ft wide stripe @ 2nd & 3rd flrs & other areas with less/cracked bricks & plast
Mar 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. renovation of entire 3rd fl. partitions, fl joists & roof removed & replaced new roof. remedy: obtain permit.
May 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: renovation of entire third floor partitions, floor joist and roof joist removed and replace with new roof and floor joist. remedy: obtain permit and approvals if feasible or re
Oct 13, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work withut a permit:work noted:removal and replacement of roof joist,partition walls and ceiling at 3rd floor thru-out.remedy:obtain a per-mit.
Feb 22, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is craked and broken brick work and mordtar joints on exterior exposed wall adjacentto vacant lot. remedy:make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction
Jul 31, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted:renovating entire third story,partitions flooring,floor joists and roof joist removed and replaced with new roof and floor joists(2) boiler room is being constructed at cellar.
Nov 28, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: stairs leading to third story loose, defective and supported by temporary shoring. @ flooring and floor joist missing at first story south east section. fire rated cellar ceiling
Nov 28, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Stairs
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
May 18, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 319 / 3
- Assessed value
- $218,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 181 Columbia Street
Who owns 181 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kazmi, Shakeel.
Does 181 Columbia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 181 Columbia 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 181 Columbia Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 181 Columbia Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.