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160 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01679-0010Map

Owner of record: Ethlin P Brumley

160 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ethlin P Brumley. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2026. 38 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 20, 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 · 40

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Aug 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 16, 2007 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 31, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 31, 2005 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1886
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,530 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1679 / 10
Assessed value
$311,400
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #372054, last renewed Jul 26, 2019.

Questions about 160 Decatur Street

Who owns 160 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ethlin P Brumley.

Does 160 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 160 Decatur 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 160 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 160 Decatur Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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