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296 12 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01029-0013Map

Owner of record: Btr LLC

296 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 Btr LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 29 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
110

What to know

Concern
14 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 · 38

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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 3, 2024

    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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 15, 2017

    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 1, 2016

    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 6, 2015

    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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1st story public hall vestibule to located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 1, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1R

    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 east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling in front room 2 sty apt 2r jimenez 832 8843 er1 36385 , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling rear room 2 sty north apt 2r er1 36385 , section '' ''

    May 26, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt 3r , section '' ''

    Oct 14, 1998 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 east window removed door erected to rear yard from kitchen 1 sty east apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 1L

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 windows to air shaft sealed up 2nd room from front 3 sty west apt 3r located at apt 3r

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall & ceiling bathroom 2 sty north apt 2r marcial 369 3959 er1 2863614. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint heat riser kitchen & front room 2 sty north apt 2r er1 2863614. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2nd room from front 2 sty north apt 2r er1 2863614. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frames & sills kitchen 2 sty north apt 2r er1 2863614. , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work 1 sty north apt 1r , section '' ''

    Oct 7, 1998 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster ceiling 1st room from kitchen 2 sty west apt 2r jiminez 832 8843 er1 11055 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or broken plaster ceiling front room 2 sty west apt 2r er1 11055 , section '' ''

    Aug 26, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 23, 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: wood fl is rotted & wood fl joist is rotted under rear 1st fl baths. note: water leaking down at time of inspection. approx 75% of wall enclosing boiler rm is missing

    Mar 23, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 15, 2011 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 23, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Mar 31, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 2, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2007 · 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
6,348 ft²
Lot area
2,575 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1029 / 13
Assessed value
$1,616,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344130, last renewed Aug 22, 2023.

Questions about 296 12 Street

Who owns 296 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Btr LLC.

Does 296 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 296 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 296 12 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 296 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.