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179 Richards Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00577-0003Map

Owner of record: Torres Carmen

179 Richards Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Torres Carmen. HPD has recorded 161 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
161
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 161

  • 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 5, 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

    Open — Info 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 10, 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

    Open — Info 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 11, 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

    Open — Info 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 24, 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

    Open — Info 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 1, 2022

    Open — Info 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 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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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 12, 2021

    Open — Info 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 12, 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water ( 145 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 12, 2016

    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 minimum required , light fixtures present

    Mar 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine stored, at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 21, 2002

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing (mrs.martinez), in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 21, 2002 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling throughout at open space, cellar

    Sep 4, 2001

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

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 4, 2001 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 200 watts at front areaway

    Jan 30, 2001

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence water stained ceiling thru out apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material walls & ceiling all stories at public hall stairs

    Oct 20, 2000

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms genaro cythia 246- 0329 in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Oct 20, 2000 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 1R

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

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at cellar

    Oct 14, 2000

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline under sink drain in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    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 at or near mailboxes and cellar door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2000

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

    Replace the broken or defective sink cabinet countertop in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall, north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Oct 14, 2000 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening ;lock and hasp to entrance door at east at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment

    Feb 21, 2000

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

    Properly secure the loose electric light switch at north wall in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose overhead cabinet above sink in the kitchen from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the kitchen from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling in the kitchen from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east window frame at top in the kitchen from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 27, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Sep 7, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate, form, application etc., containing a material false statement(s). on 5/13/14 during physical inspection i observed 4 weil mclain boilers, 4 a.o. smith hot water heaters & related gas, hot &

    May 14, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district.noted: excessive amount of construction material/equipment being stored in rear yard. aluminum studs w/sharp edges,bags of sands,ladders,electrical cords,plastic containers

    Jan 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:chain linkfence at rear of property has fallen into disrepair fence is badly corroded and brittel with large sections partially collapsed into neighbo

    Jan 24, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 1R

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
3,870 ft²
Lot area
2,567 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
306
Council district
38
Block / lot
577 / 3
Assessed value
$520,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338382, last renewed Sep 25, 2018.

Questions about 179 Richards Street

Who owns 179 Richards Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Torres Carmen.

Does 179 Richards Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 161 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 Richards 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 179 Richards Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Richards Street?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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