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421 12 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01096-0164Map

Owner of record: Smith, David A

421 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1885 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smith, David A. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 8

  • 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

    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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: demolition done on 2nd floor all firestopping removed from wall. majority of ceilings removed exposing joist. new subfloor installed throughout and same rough plumbing install

    Aug 15, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2006 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 23, 2005 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 18, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Feb 26, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2004 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2003 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 3, 2003 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt TOPFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 1, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1885
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,016 ft²
Lot area
1,650 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1096 / 164
Assessed value
$155,820
Landmark / historic district
Park Slope Historic District Extension

HPD registration #310671, last renewed Sep 23, 2024.

Questions about 421 12 Street

Who owns 421 12 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, David A.

Does 421 12 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 12 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 421 12 Street built?

City records list 1885 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 12 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.