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
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 · 161
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine stored, at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 21, 2002
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at cellar
Oct 14, 2000
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.