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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 55
- 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door.
Feb 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Apr 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device at building entrance door. , 1st story
Apr 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 27, 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at stoop at rear yard
Jun 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the rear court yard
Jun 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 14, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 sty public hall.
Nov 14, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose newell post 2nd to 3rd sty pub hall.
Nov 14, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Nov 14, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.