1236 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01276-0013Map
Owner of record: 1236 Bh Holdings LLC
1236 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1236 Bh Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 423 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 423
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 291
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 423
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pot at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off valve knob at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room, 672nd story
Jan 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting minumium 60 watts at fire passage way at east
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots building rear , 2nd story
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd marble treads up from bottom at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lock at entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 3rd upper from bottom at vestibule at public stair , 1st story
Oct 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 3rd marble step from bottom up in the vestibule , 1st story
Oct 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble step # 3 from bottom up at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving in the lobby at public hall, 1st story
Aug 19, 2022
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble thread, third thread from bottom to top at lobby
Aug 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble riser ,third riser from bottom to top, at lobby
Aug 17, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 2, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jan 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 3rd upper from bottom at vestibule at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 28, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of building entry door glass broken at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots ,and other house hold articles stored at at public hall, 4th story
Jan 14, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots ,and other house hold articles stored at at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots ,and other house hold articles stored at at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots ,and other house hold articles stored at at public hall, 1st story
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway garbage bins stored at the east firepassage way
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the west court yard
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a stove with door intact stored at the west court yard
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a refrigerator with doors intact stored at the the west court yard
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at the fire passage way at the west side of the building
Jan 14, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 4D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Dec 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed in apartment 3b, new bx cables wires running through out the apartment, with new electric steel boxes-(sockets)., obtain permit
Sep 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building. noted:at apt 1d at rear of 1st fl had a ceiling collapse in the family bathroom at time of inspection,the kitchen ceiling is cracked living room ceiling is defective also. remedy:r
Jun 7, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:at apt#4b,4th fl.excessive bags of garbage,wood&construction debrisstored to the ceiling causing possible injury hazard.rem:maintain adeq
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.removal and demo of all electrical wires outlets,switches,fixtures and panel box throughout apt#4b.app#b422371 doesn't cover demo in apt4b but covers only apts 1c,1b,3c and 4c.r
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,appartus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.outside in front of the building use of indoor extention cords used and on the side of the building broke
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted: at time of inspection,observed construction in apartment 3c has caused damage to apt 2c ceiling has dislodged and fallen.
Sep 23, 2016 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: 4" leader drain from roof at east side of bldg not connected to storm drain, causing roof water to discard onto 8' feet wide side walkway. also floor drain at this side walkway
Dec 13, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 4, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 11, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 11, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1912
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,940 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,388 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1276 / 13
- Assessed value
- $578,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315941, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 1236 Union Street
Who owns 1236 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1236 Bh Holdings LLC.
Does 1236 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 423 housing violations at this property.
Is 1236 Union Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1236 Union Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1236 Union Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.