167 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00319-0010Map
Owner of record: Greg O'connell
167 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 Greg O'connell. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2024. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 15
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Jun 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules.
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing
Dec 7, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises has been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises has been vacant since 12 13 66.
Nov 5, 1987
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Boiler rating plate is missing/chimney base 1/2 full;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Sep 21, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 28-304.7. 100r07- the owner shall have a maintenance contact w/anapproved agency to perform elevator repair work and maintenance. remedy: provide written contract w/an approved agency.
Feb 4, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. verticle crack at second and third story southwest corner. missing brickwork at third story west section.
Oct 24, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 14, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 21, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 21, 2004 · Apt 2
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
- 1,865 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 319 / 10
- Assessed value
- $205,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349717, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 167 Columbia Street
Who owns 167 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greg O'connell.
Does 167 Columbia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 167 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 167 Columbia Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 167 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.