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
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 · 38
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 - 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 26, 2024
Open — Info 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 3, 2024
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.
Mar 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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.
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.
Feb 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 15, 2017
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 1, 2016
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty west apt 3r , section '' ''
Oct 14, 1998 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - 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 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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.