157 Garfield Place
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00963-0089Map
Owner of record: Krem Realty, INC.
157 Garfield Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Krem Realty, INC.. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 13, 2023. 6 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- 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
Apr 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 13, 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 23, 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 24, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
May 24, 2019 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd and 4th story balcony, fire escape at building rear
May 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash in the 6th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiliings in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
May 8, 2005 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 required
May 1, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts night inspection.
Jul 7, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 & 3 sty public halls & keep burning 24 hours a day.
Sep 12, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling rear 1 sty public hall.
Sep 12, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 & 4 sty public hall.
May 3, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection fixture present lights not on.
May 3, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Jan 10, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar front.
Jan 10, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs 3 & 4 sty public halls.
Jan 10, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - 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 other then entrance door sealed with plaster board 4 sty east & west apts.
Jan 10, 1985
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 3
At time of inspection, fence at front yard of premises 4'-6" in height, in excess of code mandated maximum front yard fence height of 4'-00", conform fence to height requirement
Aug 27, 2019
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: (1) removal of partitions (2) installation of drop ceiling, plumbing, electrical, & framing. noted location apt 2l. stop all work. remedy: obtain a permit. call d.o.b. at 718-802-3685
Dec 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Stairs
May 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 6, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 26, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,580 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,819 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 963 / 89
- Assessed value
- $1,591,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314363, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 157 Garfield Place
Who owns 157 Garfield Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Krem Realty, INC..
Does 157 Garfield Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 Garfield Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 Garfield Place built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Garfield Place?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.