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156 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00343-0007Map

Owner of record: Sudanese American Society INC

156 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sudanese American Society INC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
93
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 93

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 4, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal treads, 1st., and 2nd., from bottom up, at the stairs between 2nd., and 3rd., story balconies of the fire escape at west

    Mar 29, 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 24, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 23, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at the entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jul 27, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing , bottom guide stop at drop ladder rail, at west outer court yard

    Apr 19, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ceiling kitchen 2 sty north apt 2f.

    Sep 4, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty north apt 2f. located at apt 2f

    Sep 4, 1999 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty apt 3 mohmad , section '' ''

    Jan 29, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty rear apt 2r , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1992 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged closet door bathroom foyer 2 sty south apt 2l , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1992 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches & mice 2 sty northwest apt 2f thru out. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical wire ceiling light fixture 2 sty northwest apt 2f center room. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 2 sty northwest apt 2f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty northwest apt 2f camacho. , section '' ''

    Nov 16, 1988 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 15

  • 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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    36,49. peer less oil steam boiler installed without permit. (bq9)(27-147).

    Mar 11, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Locks

    Jul 20, 2011 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Apr 14, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,025 ft²
Lot area
2,624 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
343 / 7
Assessed value
$1,299,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361156, last renewed Sep 28, 2017.

Questions about 156 Union Street

Who owns 156 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sudanese American Society INC.

Does 156 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Union 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 156 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 Union Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.