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70 Somers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01542-0021Map

Owner of record: Lau, Jennifer

70 Somers Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lau, Jennifer. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
24

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 · 26

  • 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

    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.

    Dec 4, 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 28, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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 8, 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.

    Jan 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 1st and 13th from bottom at basement to 1st story public hall

    Oct 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 6th from bottom at cellar

    Oct 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 10, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 10, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 28, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 28, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Oct 19, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 22, 2026$1,395,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
37
Block / lot
1542 / 21
Assessed value
$67,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816764, last renewed Jan 7, 2020.

Questions about 70 Somers Street

Who owns 70 Somers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lau, Jennifer.

Does 70 Somers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 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 70 Somers Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 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.