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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 3, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulk head to roof , 4th story

    Oct 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    Refit front entrance door to building

    Jun 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at vestibule

    Jun 24, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 16, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, all stories at public hall

    Apr 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, all stories at public hall

    Apr 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at walls & ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Dec 6, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Nov 6, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical locking assembly at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 22, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door to cellar locked

    Jan 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg

    Jan 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.