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985 Montgomery Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01419-0055Map

Owner of record: Bluming, Shmuel Chaim

985 Montgomery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bluming, Shmuel Chaim. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 19, 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 · 73

  • C

    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

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    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

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 19, 2025

    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 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floors throughout at cellar

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling throughout at cellar

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner and other household articles at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system to cellar from 1sty plubic hall is locked at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective finial at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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; located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 11, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lcok instlled on entrance door at room and obstructing egress window to street in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grout joints / caulking surface of visible mold at south and west walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2018 · 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

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Nov 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2017

    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.

    Nov 14, 2016

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts illegally created at cellar

    Feb 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ballcock assembly ,tank in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of porclin worn and rusted bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls , thruout in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ms alexander in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thruout in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 30, 2002 · Apt 1J

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34707198p issued on 10.1.08. full-height partitions erected in cellar, bathrooms & kitchen installed,w/o a permit.remedy:comply w/thecommissioner's

    Feb 1, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct in # 34707198p on 10/08/08 partitions in the cellar remedy: comply w/ code

    Nov 5, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation# 34707198p issued on 10/01/2008. remedy: comply with the commissioners order.

    Aug 16, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov #34707198p for class'a' apt at cellar. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.

    Jun 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. notedrespondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34707198p. created an illegal class'a' apt at cellar level. remedy: comp

    Apr 18, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct ecb #34707198p for illegal class'a' apt in cellar,no respondent has a history of non-compliance. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 17, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34707198p. erected a class'a' apt w/2-3pc bathrooms in the cellar w/o permit.

    Dec 15, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct ecb#34707198p for illegal work class 'a' apt in cellar.no record of correction w/ dob.remedy:obtain permit!

    Oct 13, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comms order to correct vio#34707198p for work w/o permit @ cellar installed 1 3pc bath & ktcn w/ stove no record of correction rem: comply w/ comms order to obtain permit

    Aug 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply with an order of th e commissioner note respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34707198p erected 2-3 piece bthrm & kitchen with stve in the cellar rem

    Mar 18, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ order to correct ecb#34707198y for illegal class a apt cellar no record of correction w/ dob rem: comply w/ order

    Oct 1, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file cert of correction for nov#34777256h pursuant to 28-204.2 rem: file cert

    Oct 1, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34707198p,issued 10/1/08 for "work w/o permit",at cellar level. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.

    May 9, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. at cellar level 1 apartment has been created with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3pc and kitchen w/sink & stove. addi

    Oct 1, 2008 · Penalty $26,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work withouot a permit. at cellar level- partitions has been erected creating 3-bedrooms, 2- bathrooms (3piece) , and kitchen with stove & sink. rem: obtian permit.

    Oct 1, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district the illegal use: storage and parking of live unregister kelmis in the rear and side yard. remedy: discontinue the illegal parking and storage of vehicle.

    May 21, 2002 · Penalty $240

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 4

    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 (C2)
Year built
1923
Floors
2
Residential units
5
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
3,258 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1419 / 55
Assessed value
$278,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339082, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.

Questions about 985 Montgomery Street

Who owns 985 Montgomery Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bluming, Shmuel Chaim.

Does 985 Montgomery Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 985 Montgomery 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 985 Montgomery Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 985 Montgomery Street?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.