137 Nelson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00377-0058Map
Owner of record: 137 Nelson Street Condominium LLC
137 Nelson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 137 Nelson Street Condominium LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 8 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 31
- HPD complaints
- 267
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- 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 11, 2024
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 24, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
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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
Sep 14, 2022
Open — Invalid certification - 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 1, 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.
Apr 12, 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.
Apr 12, 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.
Oct 13, 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof at east
Nov 3, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all baskets at all stories, front of building, at fire escape
Feb 17, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at south
Sep 13, 2007 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front and rear fire escapes all stys all parts
Jun 8, 1992
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 29, 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit; remedy; stop all work immediately, make site safe, obtain permit if feasible
Sep 11, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 22, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 31
- Class - 1
3307.6.4.5 sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code standards.noted @ time of inspection sidewalk shed installed on exp1 w/ inadequate deck.theplanks for the decking are rotten as well as the metal.there is a hole
May 5, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Maintained/maintenance.noted @ time of inspection supported scaffold was erected on top of sidewalk shed @ exp1.debris netting was not secured to frame/hanging.rem:comply w/ code.
May 5, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code standards. noted: at time of in spection sidewalk shed installed on exp#1 w/leaning and separating parapets on each end of shed.the mounts are which hold the parapet in plc
May 5, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. note: permit #320311140/320188950 obtain for pipe scaffold expired on 7/30/14 & 4/1/11. pipe scaffold erected of top of sidewalk shed at time of inspecti
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec. 28-105.11 failure to post permit for work at premises. note: sidewalk shed erected at front of bldg on sidewalk w/no permit posted on shed. remedy: post permit.
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: netting installed on pipe scaffold from 2nd fl to 4th fl is broken hanging at various location on pipe scaffold at front of bldg. sidewalk shed enclosure
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o permit: expired permit. permit #320269874-01-ewot issued on 6/10/13 & expired on 6/27/13. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. big accomulation of combustible materials store in front of bldg. remedymaintain adequate housekeeping.
Jul 11, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp construction equipment on site w/expired permit. noted: att ime of inspection sidewalk shed was erected on exposure #1 w/expired permitjob #320180941 expiration date 10-25-12. remedy: conform to bldg code,
Jun 18, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp construction equipment on site w/expired permit. noted: at time of inspection supported scaffold was erected on exposure #1 w/expired permit job #320586576 expiration date 1-30-13. remedy: conform to bldg
Jun 18, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner defect is defective brick work through entire building brickwork is loose and in danger offalling at exposure #4 chimney at rooftop is defective and falling apa
Dec 27, 2012 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit (expired permit) noted: permit #320311140 for supported scaffolding has expired (10.26.11) dob records shows no renewal atthis site. remedy: obtain/renew permit.
Dec 22, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.4. storage of material & debris. noted: at time of inspection there was various pcs of equipment on the sidewalk shed (hoses, buckets,ropes,supported scaffolding & debris) debris was around fire
Dec 22, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
28-105.11)failure to post sidewalk permit and supported scaffold permit.noted:sidewalk shed erected under job#320180941 and supported scaffold under job#32031140 w/ no posted permit @ time of inspec.rem:post pe
Sep 17, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: at east side of building exists a crack in exterior wall approx 1/2" wide from parapet to 2nd fl. remedy: maintain building is code-complaint manner
May 17, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dept of bldgs. respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a certificate of correction,pursuant to 28-204.
Jan 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:front exterior wall is moving away from east side ext wall causing a crack of approx 1/2" to 3/4" from about 2 flr to parapet level.multiple step cracks obs
Sep 22, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob.noted:respondent failed to comply w/ the commissioners order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert of correction
Sep 22, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,15,16,34a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50b-chimney base need to be cleaned out. 50c-remove threaded end from relief valve discharge pipe. 50d-pipe hot water relief
Jun 9, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. noted: bldg exterior wall in disrepair - with 1. broken lintels 2. loose motor & bricks 3. vertical , horizontal & step cracks 4. spalling of bricks etc. remedy: provide engineering report
Jun 4, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. noted: front brick wall is moving away from the east side wall w/an opening of approx 1/2" noted in places. opening exttends from the parapet to about the 2nd fl
Apr 8, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances note:window at the 4th fl level has not been affixed properly to the front brick wall said front brick wall also has spalling mortar loose bricks eroding
Dec 19, 2009 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to file a cofc w/thedob note: respondent failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating condition and file a cofc pursuant to 28.204.2 for nov #34
Dec 19, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance noted vertical cracks at front corners approx 1/2" to 0" from roof parapet down to 2nd fl lvl loose bricks at west side roof lvl apt 4f excessive construction debr
Oct 29, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping perbc712.3 and excessive debris note plaster sheathing has been all removed from interior walls w/ sub fl removed exposing wood studs wood raft
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: excessive amount of construction debris stored on 4th flr front apt,consisting of misc construction debris/metal railing/roof insulatio
Aug 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg noted at 4th flr window not properlysecured to bldg. also expose 4 site vertical cracks running entire lenght of bldg missing mortar joints throughout facade. remedy: make safe
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or apputenances.note:@front of bldg @4th fl,the right side window is detached in its full height @ 1 side & also @ top & bottom(partially)leaving up to 4"gap btw window frame&side
Feb 18, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: removal of firestopping, subflooring, partitions, plumbing, electrical, ceiling at apt 4f. also noted application #302069712 alt 2 was denied for renovation of existing 8 family dwelli
Feb 16, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected sidewalk shed at front of bldg 20' long x 12' wide x 12' high. alt 3 302053952 disapproved. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions.
Feb 11, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: 4th floor apartment demolished all fire stopping removed throughout. remedy: stop all work!! obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition. contact dob prior to commence
Oct 5, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt STREET
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt STREET
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 377 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,612,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301596, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 137 Nelson Street
Who owns 137 Nelson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 137 Nelson Street Condominium LLC.
Does 137 Nelson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 137 Nelson 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 137 Nelson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 137 Nelson 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.