218 20 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00640-0028Map
Owner of record: 218 20th Street LLC
218 20 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 218 20th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2023. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 102
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 84
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 · 102
- 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 20, 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.
Feb 22, 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.
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Apr 6, 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 6, 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 28, 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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..flower pots and other personal items at fire escape, 3rd story, section at south
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..bicycles stored at fire escape, 2nd story, section at south
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ..wood shed attached to rear of building yard
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlocked gates preventing egress from rear fire escapes at west yard
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material ...propane tank used for cooking within apt in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ..missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ..missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 1
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at apartment entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement stucco at front areaway, 1st story
Jun 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cord from 1st story apt. to the rear at cellar
Jan 18, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jan 18, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections in the bathroom at cellar
Jan 18, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition rooms created at cellar
Jan 18, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at ceiling at basement
Apr 7, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive electric cord in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective switches and outlets at all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of second entrance door blocked with household item in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting to the entrance of cellar
Dec 16, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window guard obstructed fire escape window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 1
Permit holder employer failed to ensure that each construction worker or demolition worker working/engaged at the site successfully completed the required training under bc 3321.1 and has an sst card temporary
Oct 1, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to ensure that each construction or demolition worker working/engaged at the site successfully completed the required training under bc 3321.1 and has an sst card temporary sst card or sst supervis
Oct 1, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sifdewalk shed. at time of inspection observed alteratuib-1 job w/vertical enlargement on all exposeures. vertical enlargement at exp#1 is approx 50=60 foot from sidewalk to roof levcel. dist
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard/no iverhead protection. at time of inspection of an active 4 sty job w/a vertical enlargement approx 50 foot of street level observed no overhead protection in place @ exp#2,3,4 to prevent
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Pemrit holder failed to provide access or expose work on an active site. at time of inspection observed a vertical enlargement 4 floors in height. while perform exterior inspection of site hear power saws & dri
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Housekeeping. at time of inspection observed large amounts of construction debris piled through rear of site @ exp#3. debris piles consistedof cardboard,wood,metal studs,track,garbage bags,masonry,paper & other
Sep 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.7 condition of fence. at time of inspection of an active 4 sty alteration w/vertical enlargement observed construction fence @ exp#1 w/the following serious deficiences. 1)leaning in/out of plumb seve
Sep 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection, no approved plans on site, provide approved /accepted construction documents; stop all work except to make site safe - contact brooklyn borough dob 718 802 3685
Jun 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection, 20 cubic yards of combustible construction debris at rear yard of site, adjacent to 2 occupied premises and posing a hazard of fire and vermin infestation, maintain adequate construction
Jun 14, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35219761z issued on 06/21/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. rwork w/o permit rear of bldg. remedy: comply w/comm's order &
Sep 15, 2017
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Xailure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35219761z issued on 06/21/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit rear of bldg. remedy: comply wit
Aug 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the comissioners order contained in summons/violation #35219761z issued on 3/09/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with comissione
Jun 21, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35219761z issued on 3/9/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: job# 321545681 disapproved 4/19/17. rem: no
May 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted:extension created at rear of premises madeof combustible wood & material under fire escape ladder.this is recurring condition.work completed.pictures taken.rem:obtain permit or resto
Mar 9, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. on 10/1/14 during complaint inspection i observed in the cellar i observed 1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower and related waste and hot and cold water lines installed in w/o a permit.rmdy:obta
Oct 1, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions & roof erected at rear creating extension w/entry door approx 8'high x 10'wide x 10'long. remedy: obtain all necessary permits.
Feb 1, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of corrections with the dob. noted:no cert of correction has been filed for nov #34853860x issued 5-26-10. rem:file cert of correction.
Mar 21, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldgs dept records. hpd records for mdr 325802 with i cards indicates premises to be legally occupied as 3 stories, 3 class a apts and no occupancy of cellar. at time of in
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner order to file cert of correction w/dob fail to file a certificate of correction for previously issued ecb nov34707564x issued on 10/30/2008 for occupancy contrary to dob records a
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner order to file cert of correction w/dob fail to file a certificate of correction for previously issued ecb nov34707565h issued on 10/30/2008 for work w.o a permit at cellar level w
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept. records which indicates bldg to be occupied as 3 fam. dwelling & ordinary cellar. now in cellar there 2 bedrms & 1 3pc bathrm created w/ full height partitio
Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: multy ply 3 fam. dwelling ordinary cellar is subdivided into 2 bedrms, 1 3pc bathrm w/ shower, w full height sheet rock partition walls. cellar size approx. 18 ft x 45ft x 7 ft h. remedy
Oct 30, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 31, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 31, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
May 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 640 / 28
- Assessed value
- $156,360
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325802, last renewed Mar 13, 2018.
Questions about 218 20 Street
Who owns 218 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 218 20th Street LLC.
Does 218 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.
Is 218 20 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 218 20 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 218 20 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.