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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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
8
About 100% 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 · 165

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges

    Feb 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 3, 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 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
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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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 4, 2019

    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

    Jun 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 4, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Feb 28, 2019

    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

    Feb 28, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.