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296 Smith Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00428-0038Map

Owner of record: 296-298 Smith Streetrealty Corp

296 Smith Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 296-298 Smith Streetrealty Corp. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 20 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 26

  • 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 7, 2026

    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 12, 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.

    Apr 16, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    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 29, 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 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 8, 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.

    Mar 8, 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.

    Apr 16, 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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    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. at front areaway

    Dec 15, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 21, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots & household items all stys pub halls.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof thru out.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window guards all stys public hall.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 & on boiler room door.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear north.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center rear yard.

    Dec 11, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires clg cellar front.

    Jul 15, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 & 4 sty pub hall.

    Jul 15, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective scuttle cover 4 sty pub hall.

    Jul 15, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

  • 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 2019 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Vio of zr. premises under pc 320542720. note, at time inspection foundan outdoor ad sign approx. 6'h x 12'w on the side of bldg along smith st. sign found w/advertising for (the purge). premises zoned as a: r6b

    May 22, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Advertising sign installed in a c2-4, r6b district. note, at time of inspection on application filed for accessory business wall sign foundsign erected for ad for record albums incl.- bankrupt,ut,random access

    Apr 15, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district. (googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obtain outdoor advertising company registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.(googoosha) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business (googoosha) remedy: remove illegal signs/register.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit.(googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit.(googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district (googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit. (googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district. (googoosha) remedy: remove illegal sign.

    Aug 23, 2012

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temp construction of sidewalk shed. note:front and left side of premises erected approx 90 linear feet of sodewalk shed w/o any permits. remedy:obtain a permit

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications. note: sidewalk shed erected & enclosed street walk signal light for pedestrian crossing is being blocked at corner of smith st & union st. remedy: conform

    Jun 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Bq9,b4b,4a,6a,16,19b,24b,38,44c,50a.bq9-removal & replacement of boiler w/o plans or permits on file w/the city of the new york dept of bldg.50a-no bq9 filed w city of new york removing old boiler from service

    Jun 5, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 23, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 6, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
5,040 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
428 / 38
Assessed value
$1,610,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359066, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 296 Smith Street

Who owns 296 Smith Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 296-298 Smith Streetrealty Corp.

Does 296 Smith Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 Smith 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 296 Smith Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 Smith Street?

It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.

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