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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 21, 2026

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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 64

  • C

    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
  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at boiler room at cellar

    Feb 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 20, 2023

    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 20, 2023

    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, 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.

    Feb 18, 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 28, 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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail cellar to 1 sty public hall.

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty west apt 2l thru out. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover fresh air vent front bldg

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty rear apt 2l lada. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 3 sty public hall

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar eroded brick joints 1 sty rear

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''

    May 22, 1991 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door boiler room cellar

    May 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.