861 St Marks Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01222-0068Map
Owner of record: Richard N. Osborne 8
861 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Richard N. Osborne 8. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 17
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 20, 2023
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 27, 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 7, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, east wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2017
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
Sep 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 29, 2017
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
Sep 29, 2017
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 door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , east wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from north at east wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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) chair rails at south wall, chair rails at east wall, chair rails at west wall, south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, north wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for the mechanical exhust system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stairs leading to cellar
Nov 7, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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) wainscotting at south wall, wainscotting at east wall, wainscotting at west wall, south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette , the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall, north wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts required***
Oct 11, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Nov 5, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at open space, cellar
May 22, 2002
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at public hall
Aug 27, 2000
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 entrance door to front room sealed basement front apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Dec 12, 1983 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to basement rear apt 1r. , section '' ''
Dec 12, 1983 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires north wall of private foyer hall 5th sty apt 5r. , section '' ''
Dec 12, 1983 · Apt 5R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate basement front apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Dec 12, 1983 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock on entrance door to 5th sty apt 5r. , section '' ''
Dec 12, 1983 · Apt 5R
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs pub hall all stys.
Dec 12, 1983
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front & rear.
Dec 5, 1983
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - 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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 21, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 21, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 25, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt CR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1898
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1222 / 68
- Assessed value
- $511,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North Historic District
HPD registration #345976, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 861 St Marks Avenue
Who owns 861 St Marks Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard N. Osborne 8.
Does 861 St Marks Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 861 St Marks Avenue 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 861 St Marks Avenue built?
City records list 1898 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 861 St Marks Avenue?
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.