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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 20, 2006

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 · 7

  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide guard rail at exit to roof at scuttle at roof

    Mar 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed spring miscellanous items at scuttle to roof.

    Mar 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Mar 20, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide electricity 3rd sty. apt. throughout

    Dec 30, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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

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.