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213 Butler Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00405-0058Map

Owner of record: Tawil, David

213 Butler Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tawil, David. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 91

  • 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 4, 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18162011 issued 15-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator two doors upper and lower in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    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

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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.

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 2, 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 9, 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 27, 2024

    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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Jan 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). dfective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall and ceiling at lower level duplex unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling at lower level duplex unit in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at upper level duplex unit in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at upper level duplex unit in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 1

    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 21, 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 9, 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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Feb 23, 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 7, 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 7, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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 16, 2018

    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 20, 2017

    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 4, 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 7, 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 18, 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 100 watts required fixture present at front areaway

    Apr 10, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling bathroom 3 sty duplex apt 2 aviles 624 4226 er1 95033382. , section '' ''

    Dec 22, 1995 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Erect an approximate total of 30 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure#1( butler street) to safeguard the public and property

    May 24, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 18, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Aug 4, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Aug 4, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work with out a permit for vio#39145037y ,no permit on file as of 12/18/25., comply with commissioner's order

    Dec 18, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.no certificate of correction on file for vio#39086902m as of 12/18/25, file a certificate of

    Dec 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failed to certify correction for summons #39086902m, file a certificate of correction

    Apr 15, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed repair and changes made to the facade (parapet wall) at the roof level without a permit., obtain permit

    Apr 15, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exp#1 above pedestrian sidewalk parapet wall shifted/displaced ,railing banded and leaning inward , bricks exposed., maintain exterior building wall

    May 23, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35018074x issued on 03/25/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for no guard rails or

    Jun 30, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of insp.note:interior framing work in prog @3rd fl w/no appr plan on site.job #320875451 obtained for interior renovation of existing 3-fam bldg.unabl

    Mar 25, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp const-no guard rails.note:job #320875451 obtained to renovate existing bldg.no guard rails or hand rails provided @2nd & 3rd fl.stop allwork.rem:prov

    Mar 25, 2014 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt UNIT2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 6, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 1

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,484 ft²
Lot area
2,100 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
405 / 58
Assessed value
$174,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311192, last renewed Dec 23, 2013.

Questions about 213 Butler Street

Who owns 213 Butler Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tawil, David.

Does 213 Butler Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 213 Butler 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 213 Butler Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 213 Butler Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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