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172 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00343-0015Map

Owner of record: 172 Union Street LLC

172 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 172 Union Street LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
44

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 25% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 3 in 2018

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 · 55

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door.

    Feb 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room

    Apr 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at building entrance door. , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 28, 2024 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2018

    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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1left, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1LEFT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent

    Mar 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing wood molding at southwest section of door in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable oven at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing hand rail at stoop at rear yard

    Jun 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling and riser in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective uneven cement slabs between sidewalk with mortor cement or a similar tar like material to keep it permanently level at building front

    Jun 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing sheet rock at southwest corner in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the rear court yard

    Jun 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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. (light fixture present)

    Jan 5, 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.

    Oct 14, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 200 watts. at front areaway

    Dec 12, 2000

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothes lines household items 4 sty public hall.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles household items 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Jun 2, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt light bulb ceiling light fixtures 2 & 3 sty public halls.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall and on boiler room door.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose newell post 2nd to 3rd sty pub hall.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing two 50 watt light bulbs entrance door to bldg.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet household articles etc 4th sty public hall.

    Nov 14, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4th sty east apt.

    Jul 1, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4th sty east apt.

    Jul 1, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Failure to sign off permitted job as required by department of building. at time of inspection, job #321026445 not signed off. permit #321026445-01-ew-ot expires on 08/23/2019.; 28.116.4, comply with code

    Oct 4, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 1LEFT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 1LEFT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 3, 2017 · Apt 1LEFT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 13, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2017 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 21, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 1L

    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
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,440 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
343 / 15
Assessed value
$1,328,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338520, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 172 Union Street

Who owns 172 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 172 Union Street LLC.

Does 172 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 Union Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 25% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 172 Union Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 Union Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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