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
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 · 73
- 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
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Civ14 mailed - 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
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the floors throughout at cellar
Nov 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling throughout at cellar
Nov 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective finial at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Dec 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 10, 2020
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.
Dec 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Nov 23, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2017
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 14, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.