131 Coffey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00597-0015Map
Owner of record: Ernesto Romos
131 Coffey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ernesto Romos. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 12 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 18
- 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 4, 2026
Open — 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 9, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2021
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 at front areaway
Jan 29, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all stys fire escapes at rear yard
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls rear private hall 3 sty apt.
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall stair.
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor cellar thru out.
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires thru out ceiling cellar.
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective shingles above over hang at bldg front
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes bldg front and rear yard
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete step at front entrance to bldg
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar front & rear.
Aug 9, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 13
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed the following conditions. exposure 1 damaged masonry,crack window pane, loose trims & panels. exposure 4: damaged and loose metal trims at parapet. also missing panel at exposure 1. remedy: repair and;or place
Sep 9, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Building is leaning to the right from adjacent property. flashing at exposure 4 parapet is starting to warp. observed cracks at base of exposure 1. corner of exposure 1 and 4 is developing cracks that are separating paneling from building from the ground up.
Mar 3, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner as per section 28.301.1 of nyc admin code. as noted at time of inspection observed @ exposure 4 damaged flashing at parapet level. also spalling stucco at exposure 1. remedy: repair and/or replace
Oct 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install a sidewalk shed along entire exposure 1 (approximately 20.0') and to wrap around the corner of exp 1/4 and extend 20ft at exp 4 due to deteriorated and leaning chimney
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg safe cond:bldg was lean twrds exp4 approx6" windws rackd@exp1 at 1st-3fl.vert crack@exp1@1/4 crnr frm grade-2fl.vinyl side bowing at exp's 1,3,4.masn chim@exp4 roofng near 1/4 crnr deterior&lean outwrds roof deterior/torn.ownr-retn nyspe-evalu entre bldg&prep/file rpr dwgs bldg to be rprd undr prmt start by 8/20/21 &cmpltd/signoff by 10/1/21
Jul 20, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due shiping/settling in the structure, vertical crack at exp #1(north), crack in foundation at exp #1(north), bulging vinyl siding at exp #1(north)& 4(west). remedy: take and provide safety meaures to secure the public and property and install public protection. make immed repairs under supervision of lic pe/ra
Jul 19, 2021
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
Observed exterior facade instate of disrepair conditions with bump, buckling & bulging on siding at expo # 04 over adjoining lot driveway. a vertical crack approx. 10-0" long and 1" wide with foundation concrete cracks on front facade at the corner of expo # 01 & 04.
Jul 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.building showing signs of stress cracks at bottom level of facade. building detached from adjoining property and leaning...., repair and/replace
Dec 16, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failed to correct class 1 violation #39090492k., repair and/replace
Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection while responding to a complaint, i observed sidewalk shed vertical member at exposure #4 corner near active driveway not plumb and partially dislodge creating a collapsing condition fo
Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Building showing signs of stress cracks at bottom level of facade. building detached from adjoining property and leaning...., repair and/replace
Jul 19, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
3307.6.4.4 no high visibility marking for vehicular access point. at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed erected at exp 1 missing high visibility marking on the vertical member's nearest the vehicular acc
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications ; noted: observed at time of my inspection that light fixtures on sidewalk shed at exposure 1& 4 are not illuminated., comply to code specifications
Feb 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed thebldg is leaning to the right,also there are cracks at vrious locationsat exp#1 on the 1st fl. remedy: repair & replace.
Nov 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed a 3 story, wood frame, detached building that is leaning, also at front at 2nd floor bulge appears. at 1st floor multiple cracks and large horizontal crack at corner exposure 1 + 2., repair and/replace
Sep 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:facade buckling and bulging at exp #4 exp #1 vertical & horizontal cracks.remedy:comply with code.
Sep 22, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner @n elevation,exp1 observed:vert crack in nw corner.also observed wide cracks in grnd concrete fl.also observed damaged vynil siding.@w elevation,exp4 observed da
Sep 4, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note:observed at exposure#1(north) vertical crack in n.w. corner approx 9'long by 1"wide,crack in foundation in n.w. corner,bulging vinyl siding and vertic
Jul 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed exterior facade instate of disrepair conditions with bump, buckling & bulging on siding at expo # 04 over adjoining lot driveway. a vertical crack approx. 10-0" long and 1" wide with foundation concret
Jul 15, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35198311l issued on 10/01/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.not certificate of correc
Jan 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35198311l issued on 10/01/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances;exp#2&3(side &
Nov 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. note: at exp#2 & 3 vinyl siding is missing,loose & hanging also masonry wall is leaning & in danger of falling into rear yard of adjacent bldg. remedy: maintain
Oct 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob.noted:no certificate of correction has been filed for nov.35160852k issued on 9/24/15.rem:file a certificate of c
Nov 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at front 1st story exp.1 brick exterior wall has some cracks.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances. inspection on 4/12/13 found defects to side & rear exterior walls,at exposure 2 & 3. vinyl siding is loose & falling,& a masonary wall is leaning & has
Apr 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note: at rear of premises at 3rd flr/roof level a 5'x5' section of vinyl siding is loose/missing and hanging in danger of falling. at ground level a 3' high
Feb 1, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls, or appurtenances in that at side of building rear exposure #2 exterior wall is pulling away;also wood isrotten and deteriorated.also there holes in the roof.rem:maintain ext
Dec 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is @ rear of bldg vinyl siding is falling off of bldg onto adjacent properties rear yard.rem:maintain bldg.make all necessary repair to bldg.
Dec 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: roof flashing alongside the party wall between this bldg & 129 coffey st bldg. hasa crack approx 1/4" wide. remedy: obtain applicable safety permits to
Apr 29, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is vinyl siding section loose & hanging with a partition of shingles missing at 2nd story to rear at side of building. concrete cement at 1st flr front facade
Mar 24, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 597 / 15
- Assessed value
- $186,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300098, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 131 Coffey Street
Who owns 131 Coffey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ernesto Romos.
Does 131 Coffey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 Coffey 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 131 Coffey Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Coffey Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.