399 12 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01024-0051Map
Owner of record: Romero, Beatriz
399 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Romero, Beatriz. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 21, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 64
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 21, 2026 · Apt 2L
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.
Apr 30, 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 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar
Feb 2, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2023
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 20, 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 20, 2023
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, 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.
Feb 18, 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 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
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 12, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner in window at fire escape located at apt 2l
Jul 9, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, window sill in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 1-l, 1st story
Jun 13, 2000 · Apt 1-L
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1-l, 1st story
Jun 13, 2000 · Apt 1-L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser north wall window sill & door casing 2 sty apt 2l er1 96028346. , section '' ''
Sep 28, 1996 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser bathroom 2 sty apt 2l lada 499 3671 er1 96028346. , section '' ''
Sep 28, 1996 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar front and rear.
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail cellar to 1 sty public hall.
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty west apt 2l thru out. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover fresh air vent front bldg
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls 2 sty west apt 2l thru out. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 2 sty west apt 2l 2 room from rear. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile 2 sty west apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall 2 sty west apt 2l kitchen. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty rear apt 2l lada. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line south wall 3 & 2 stys public hall.
May 22, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tin ceiling boiler room cellar.
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 3 sty public hall
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar eroded brick joints 1 sty rear
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric switch mounted on wall in shower 2 sty west apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance to 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 drop ceiling installed kitchen 2 sty west apt 2l located at apt 2l
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty west apt 2l located at apt 2l
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection standing barrel wasteline bathtub bathroom 2 sty west apt 2l located at apt 2l
May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door boiler room cellar
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard
May 22, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection r96.
May 15, 1991
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.
May 15, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - 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 night inspection fixtures present lights not on.
May 15, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls vestibule 1 sty public hall.
May 15, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: note: walls are being erected, ceiling frame and sheet rock, also new ply wood floor installed throughout the entir e cellar, creating numerous amount of rooms. stop all work make site safe remedy: obtain permit
Oct 26, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit note: walls are being erected, ceiling frame and sheetrock, also new plywood fl installed throughout the entire cellar creating numerous amount of rooms. stop all work make site safe. reme
Oct 26, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt APT1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 15, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2004 · Apt 2-L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,798 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1024 / 51
- Assessed value
- $1,006,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321925, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.
Questions about 399 12 Street
Who owns 399 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Romero, Beatriz.
Does 399 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 399 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 399 12 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 399 12 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.