156 12 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01027-0009Map
Owner of record: Aquar I, LLC
156 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Aquar I, LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 182
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 165
- 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
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at front yard
Feb 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges
Feb 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2025
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 3, 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 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
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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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building entrance at front areaway
Aug 21, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2019
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
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame too high on wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard
Jun 4, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazing surface on bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 28, 2019
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
Feb 28, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escusion at steam riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelin bath tub finish in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frames in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling electrical light fixture in the 2nd bedroom from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective defective and inopertive intercom bell and buzzard system to apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture [ blinking light bulb ] in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at north wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash/basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at cold water faucet supply line in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and buzzer return intercom system from building front to apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 16, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st riser from south at west wall in the 3rd kitchen from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment
Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 31, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 6, 2006
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. work noted: at the time of inspection 8:30am i observed a defective flue pipe on newly installed hot water heater & defective flue piping on existing boiler.
Mar 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at the time of inspection 8:30am i observed approx 15' of 1" black steel as diping located at the cellar level boiler room. in additional 2 hot water heaters were replaced w/2 new
Mar 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection and certification by dob. noted: at time of inspection i observed the installation of 2 gas fired water heaters, in addition approx 15' of 1" gas steel piping,located
Mar 3, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exposed cables are subject to physical damage. noted: at the time of inspection 8:30am i observed exposed branch wiring which unsafe & poses a shock hazard. all exposed wiring observed at the cellar level.
Mar 3, 2017 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. work noted: at the time of inspection 8:30am i observed exposed wooden joist & 2hrs rating sheetrock has been removed.
Mar 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 22, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,950 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1027 / 9
- Assessed value
- $1,115,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333380, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 156 12 Street
Who owns 156 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aquar I, LLC.
Does 156 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 156 12 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 12 Street?
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.