169 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00319-0007Map
Owner of record: Postgraduate Cntr Mental
169 Columbia Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2007 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 56 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Postgraduate Cntr Mental. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 486
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 · 164
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5j, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 5J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4g, 4th story, 6th apartment from south at west
May 10, 2026 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water above130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 7th apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5l, 5th story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5l, 5th story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south in the kitchenette located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood based cabinet door at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 5K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stairs at north at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Dec 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4g, 4th story, 7th apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south and east walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 4, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
1) expired brake tags. 2) provide fire extinguisher in mr. 3) cleaning of elevator pits.
Dec 2, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative zone lock restrictor. class 2 item: isaligned cab mirror. replace worn gibs where needed. expired fire extinguisher tag.
Oct 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
14j01,61b11,52b07,29d06,59d06,10m07. 14j- adjust for full view of cab.61b- can be opened when power on. 29,59d- greenfield. 10m- retainer.
Feb 4, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
14j01,61b11,68b07,52b11,52m07,05j01,29d06,59d06,05b01,10m07,77x10. 14j- adjust for proper view of cab. 61b- can be opened when power on. 68b- provide detail maint.control program.62b- provide proper anti-syphon
Feb 4, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - General
Cabinet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 23, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 3N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 5J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 2007
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 56
- Building area
- 35,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 319 / 7
- Assessed value
- $3,630,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #384552, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 169 Columbia Street
Who owns 169 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Postgraduate Cntr Mental.
Does 169 Columbia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 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 169 Columbia Street built?
City records list 2007 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 Columbia Street?
It has 56 residential units and 57 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.