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189 Richards Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00588-0006Map

Owner of record: German Rosario Mendez Living Trust

189 Richards Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is German Rosario Mendez Living Trust. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on July 30, 2014. 20 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 30, 2014

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 · 30

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operable lock on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster materials ceiling and south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash kitchen, 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture kitchen, 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen, 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom & kitchen, 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sash chain kitchen & front rooms, 3rd sty. apt 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture bathroom, 3rd sty. apt. 3l.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2nd & 3rd sty. public hall.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster all sty's public hall.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling throughout 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper & lower sash windows throughout 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sash pockets stop, sills etc. windows throughout 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete & ceramic tile floor bathroom,3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches, 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water washbasin bathroom, 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 27-2032, 2034 adnim. code: discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system hot water heater, at kitchen 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall outlets throughout 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood trim around doors throughout 3rd sty. apt. 3.

    Jun 7, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 25, 1991

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: removeal of partition at 2nd story rear center remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or replace the wall

    Jun 25, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 21, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 13, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 30, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 30, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 25, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 24, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (S2)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
306
Council district
38
Block / lot
588 / 6
Assessed value
$75,060
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 189 Richards Street

Who owns 189 Richards Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is German Rosario Mendez Living Trust.

Does 189 Richards Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 189 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 189 Richards Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 189 Richards Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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