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
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
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 · 35
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 10, 2024
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
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
Jul 25, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jul 25, 2018
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 22, 2017
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 9, 2016
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 3. , section '' ''
May 8, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
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.