1521 St Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01380-0073Map
Owner of record: Rubin, Moshe
1521 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rubin, Moshe. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 54
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 · 57
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18719375 issued 18-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower counter balance in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower counter balance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceilling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18184415 issued 25-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceilling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 sq ft at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 sq ft at north wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 sq ft at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18075968 issued 08-jul-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 sq ft at north wall in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18075969 issued 08-jul-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18075970 issued 08-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... east and south wall less than 10 sq.ft. approx 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... east and south wall less than 10 sq.ft. approx 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18010036 issued 12-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 10, 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 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
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.
Mar 24, 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sashes at east 2 window at south wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper window sash at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch at fire escape window at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to the c/o noted: premises is a eating and drinkingestablishment dba mightys cafe & grill. c/o number 17992 occupying rear yard in conjunction w/ bar or ground flr level. remedy: discontinue
Jun 21, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 3, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 23, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,405 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1380 / 73
- Assessed value
- $69,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349257, last renewed Nov 30, 2020.
Questions about 1521 St Johns Place
Who owns 1521 St Johns Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rubin, Moshe.
Does 1521 St Johns Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 1521 St Johns Place 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 1521 St Johns Place built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1521 St Johns Place?
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.