131 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00319-0030Map
Owner of record: 2023 O'connell Qss Trust
131 Columbia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2023 O'connell Qss Trust. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 3, 2024. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 115
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 52
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door hinges at bulkhead door , 4th story
May 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
May 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
May 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 4th story
Mar 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall, 4th story
Mar 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulk head to roof , 4th story
Oct 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 23, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a locakable slide bolt installed on door leading to roof from bulk head , 4th story
Oct 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit front entrance door to building
Jun 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at vestibule
Jun 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jun 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor -too high- at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, all story balconies, west exterior wall at fire escape
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor, all stories at public hall stairs
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, all stories at public hall
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls, all stories at public hall
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, all stories at public hall
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # a2 1st story north 1 vacate # 138609
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2017 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at walls & ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead wall at south at public hall, 4th story
Jun 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows at lower and upper sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Dec 6, 2015
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Dec 6, 2015
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Nov 6, 2015
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at fire escape building front
Mar 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective broken spring balances at lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at radiator shut off valve in the foyer located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt D3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch at window to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt D3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt D3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical locking assembly at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 22, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door to cellar locked
Jan 30, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg
Jan 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
36-boiler not registered. (bq9) section (27-147) work without permit.
Jun 23, 1998 · Penalty $1,150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt D3
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt D3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt D3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2015 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt C3
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt D3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt D3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 6,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,543 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 319 / 30
- Assessed value
- $664,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351099, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.
Questions about 131 Columbia Street
Who owns 131 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2023 O'connell Qss Trust.
Does 131 Columbia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 Columbia Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 131 Columbia Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Columbia Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.