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85 Somers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01539-0063Map

Owner of record: Bkmg S-85 LLC

85 Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bkmg S-85 LLC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
69

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 127

  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2023

    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

    Sep 28, 2023

    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

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash glass window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Sep 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 3

    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.

    Sep 28, 2023

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at basement

    Nov 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1ST FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1ST FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1ST FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1ST FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1ST FL

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2nd room from north at west located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    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 bathroom located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the approximately 1 inch high sewer water at cellar

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the approximately 15 yards garbage at cellar

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at the door (leading to cellar) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system gabage and water blocked the way to boiler room at boiler room

    Oct 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    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 private hallway located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    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 bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Oct 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Apr 15, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Fully demolish building and rear shed. grade and fence site

    Mar 19, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant. at time of inspection observed extensive fire,water and smoke damage throughout. roof is open,windows are out.

    Mar 14, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed at front exposure#1 sidewalk shed at front shall provide protection for the front main entrance, and extend to the right side corner of building. sidewalk shed shall wrap around the right side yard(exposure4)for an additional 16 linear feet

    Oct 28, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at front,retaining wall leaning outward & has cracks. at exp#1 above the front entry door big crack observed. photo taken. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jul 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:atoi,observed@exp1(front) roof level@middle&right of facade:have cracks,missing mortar&secs leaning&bulging.also,sidewalk to the masonry steps facing publi

    Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1;thefacade has large cracks & the top sections at the right corner leaning. also,the sidewall of steps have running step cracks,dislodged bricks

    Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at exposure 1 sidewlak of the masonry steps facing the sidewalk has running step cracks has areas that shifted also at the facade has running step cr

    Oct 27, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances at th etime of inspection observed retainingw all at exposure #1 of subject premises displaced and tilted towards sidewalk the wall is approx 11 feet tall a

    Jun 19, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2022 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,213 ft²
Lot area
3,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
37
Block / lot
1539 / 63
Assessed value
$97,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359540, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 85 Somers Street

Who owns 85 Somers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bkmg S-85 LLC.

Does 85 Somers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 Somers 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 85 Somers Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Somers Street?

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.