1961 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01399-0058Map
Owner of record: Rohan Brown
1961 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rohan Brown. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 147
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 106
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 · 147
- 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
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17335154 issued 09-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17335158 issued 09-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall, and at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st and 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic door saddle at floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor at base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet doors at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
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.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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) south wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - 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) east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commission order to file a certificate of correction with the department of building for notice of violation # 34796957y & 34796956m issued 09/10/2009., file a certificate of correcti
Dec 21, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for than legally approved # of families. noted: at 2nd flr erected partition with entrance door & lock creating single room occupancy. at cellar level erected parti
Sep 10, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit noted at 2nd fl apt 2r erected partitions creating bdrm at cellar lvl erecting partitions creating 3rms w/ entrance doors w/ locks ktcn w/ sink and stove 3pc btrm rem: obtain all necessary permi
Sep 10, 2009 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,475 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1399 / 58
- Assessed value
- $240,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318029, last renewed Feb 10, 2026.
Questions about 1961 Union Street
Who owns 1961 Union Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rohan Brown.
Does 1961 Union Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.
Is 1961 Union 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 1961 Union Street built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1961 Union Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.