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61a Somers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01539-0081Map

Owner of record: Merola, Paul

61a Somers Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Merola, Paul. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 12

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 7, 2019

    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 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
1,631 ft²
Lot area
1,575 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
37
Block / lot
1539 / 81
Assessed value
$63,780
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814837, last renewed Feb 1, 2023.

Questions about 61a Somers Street

Who owns 61a Somers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merola, Paul.

Does 61a Somers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 61a 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 61a Somers Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 61a Somers Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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