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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 50

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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 27, 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 7, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 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.

    Apr 13, 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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Sep 29, 2017

    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 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stairs leading to cellar

    Nov 7, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year. at public hall

    Aug 27, 2000

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.