215 Columbia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00336-0006Map

215 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 215 Columbia LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 16

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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bells entrance to building to 2nd story apt. 2.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower bathroom 2nd story apt. 2.
Dec 31, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling center room 2nd story apt. 2.
Dec 31, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade all stories at public hall
Jun 21, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose marble nosing at intermediate landing of stairs at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2002
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 3rd story
Jun 21, 2002 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
Failure to sign off permitted job as required by department of building (dob). dob record shows that work under job #s 310081130, 301266984, 300802095, 300802095 not signed off.; 28-116.4, comply with code
Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to sign off permitted job as required by department of building (dob). dob record shows that work under job #s340176981, 321800360, 320195668, not signed off.; 28-116.4, comply with code
Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. observed newly installed switches,outlets, gfcis, lighting and pwoer circuits, among many other electrical devices. rmdy: obtain permit.
Aug 14, 2018 · Penalty $800
Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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: 3,303 ft²
Lot area: 1,995 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 336 / 6
Assessed value: $215,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #814178, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 215 Columbia Street

Who owns 215 Columbia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215 Columbia LLC.

Does 215 Columbia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 215 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 215 Columbia Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 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.