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401 Smith Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00464-0002Map

Owner of record: Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee

401 Smith Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 23 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 35

  • 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
  • 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, 2025

    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.

    Jun 12, 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 29, 2024

    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 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

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 10th from bottom up between 2nd and 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    May 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance lower window sash in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rifrigerator with door intact at 1 st sty public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 6, 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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots clothesline at all stacks rear.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition erected door installed 1 sty pub hall rear blocking egress.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration doors removed sealed with sheetrock east & west apt 2 3 & 4 sty pub hall. located at apt 2

    Jun 18, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front and rear fire escape all stys.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the northwest air shaft.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination bulkhead 4 sty public hall to roof.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 18, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 2 sty north apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 18, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color public hall walls thru out 1 sty.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective public hall ceramic tiles floor vestibule 1 sty.

    Jun 18, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 1991

    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.

    Jun 11, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination rear 1 sty public hall night inspection.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to vestibule 1 sty.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door to vestibule 1 sty.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock to vestibule 1 sty.

    May 12, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 26, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35116184x issuedon 05/28/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit.excavation in cellar approx 18" ap

    Jul 24, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted:excavation in cellar approx. 18" appears to be newly installed furnance and hot water heater also in same cellar.excavaton in cellar is thu-out front to rear (west to east) ends

    May 28, 2015

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: foundation floor being jack hammerd andsoil being excavated, steel i-beam and new steel columns installed at the cellar level. remedy: stop all work! obtain permit or restore to p

    Sep 7, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior of the building: defects is: cracked flooring rotted floor joist missing ceiling at apt 1a first floor rear. remedy: make all necessary repairs immediatly

    Apr 9, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
4,600 ft²
Lot area
1,823 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
464 / 2
Assessed value
$1,154,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353309, last renewed Jan 29, 2024.

Questions about 401 Smith Street

Who owns 401 Smith Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edmund Gallahue, As Trustee.

Does 401 Smith Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 401 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 401 Smith Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 401 Smith Street?

It has 6 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.