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
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 · 40
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Aug 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to cellar at boiler room
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at boiler room
Aug 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 8, 2015
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.
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
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.