257 Columbia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00348-0005Map

257 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 257 Columbia St, LLC. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on June 25, 2007. 9 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 9
DOB violations: 17
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 37

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 25, 2007

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 · 9

BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer from building entrance to .. in the foyer located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at north
May 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 3rd story
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture kitchen, 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective acoustic ceiling tile front south room, 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling bathroom, 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of uneve wood floor at kitchen, 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

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 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
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 29, 2013
Dob violation - active

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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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Mar 20, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents & or approved amendments.insp dwg 05/08/14.premises under pc alt#320930123,l.o.c folder.note,@ time of insp plans on site indicate(1)a double door entry @ front
Jun 26, 2014
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close

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Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 20, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Electric
Lighting
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 5, 2003 · Apt TOPFL
Close
General
Locks
May 5, 2003 · Apt TOPFL
Close
General
Locks
May 5, 2003 · Apt TOPFL
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
May 12, 2026	Non-market transfer	Two family dwellings	3

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,400 ft²
Lot area: 1,500 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 348 / 5
Assessed value: $178,560
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 257 Columbia Street

Who owns 257 Columbia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 257 Columbia St, LLC.

Does 257 Columbia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 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 257 Columbia Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 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.