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156 Garfield Place

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00966-0014Map

Owner of record: Wilson, Josephine A

156 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 Wilson, Josephine A. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 17 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 63% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at north 2 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the foyer located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling, east and north walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 8

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • I

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ( defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ( missing ) in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 25, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 25, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is inoperative 2 sty west apt 3 rivera. , section '' ''

    Jan 10, 1996 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 8, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar front.

    Dec 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Summons issued or failure to maintain due to hole in exterior cornice at top of building at exposure #1along with a hole in exposure #3 exterior wall outside of apartment 8., repair and/replace

    Feb 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 21, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 28, 2005 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 6, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Mar 3, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments8

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,868 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
966 / 14
Assessed value
$1,459,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303749, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 156 Garfield Place

Who owns 156 Garfield Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson, Josephine A.

Does 156 Garfield Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Garfield Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 156 Garfield Place built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 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.