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870 Herkimer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01712-0013Map

Owner of record: 29 Buffalo Avenue, LLC

870 Herkimer Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 29 Buffalo Avenue, LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on August 1, 2016.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
63

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 1, 2016

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 · 45

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gates installed on exterior of window frame balconies; all stories at 1st fire escape from north at west

    Aug 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing at 2nd fire escape from north at west

    Aug 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing at 1st fire escape from north at west

    Aug 1, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west fire escape

    Jul 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Apr 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. at fire escape in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2008 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing parting strip at widnows, kitchen, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Properly secure the loose matter-window glass rear north room, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 60 watt bulbs all stories public hall

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall, public halls , all stys.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at center room second story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective craked section of radiator kitchen third story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing parting strip of west windows kitchen third story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling of kitchen and ceiling of center room third story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at third story public hall

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection water closet compartment at north

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the-ceiling ,kitchen 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, kitchen and 2nd room front rear, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls, 3rd sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose matter-handrail 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape second story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches, bathroom and kitchen, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, kitchen, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color light -ceiling, kitchen, 3rd sty apt #2.

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling throughout second story apartment

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at third story public hall

    Mar 30, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall

    Feb 18, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all walls and ceilings all stys at public hall

    Feb 18, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly front entreanc door to building at front areaway, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wood treads 1st,2nd, and 3rd up from bottom 1st sty to 1st sty intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters 1st to 2nd sty at public hall

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose all balustrades at stairs all stys at public hall

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at public hall

    Dec 28, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall at public hall

    Dec 28, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range/ strove in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas for range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work make site safe contact dob

    Aug 8, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jul 30, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work make site safe contact dob

    Apr 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note the east side wall of bldg is leaning, out of plumb, new brick work has a vertical crack @ mid-section&is bulging. remedy:provide overhead protection

    Apr 28, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of visit job #320405049 exp 5/21/13 no plans or permits on site. rem:stop all work provide plans.

    Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Plans on approved documents not conforming to approved construction documents & or approved amendments. job #320405049 exp 5-21-13 (permit)alt 2 new foundation & footings being installed new flr joists & beams

    Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all public & property affected by construction operations. defect noted:exposure #4 wall rubble stone foundation removal flr beams removed opening in wall have racked the building 3"-4". re

    Jul 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructions operations.noted:job site is not secured.public sidewalk not properly protected in that pedestrians have access to walk under pipe scaffol

    Jan 1, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall:noted:bulging in east exterior wall,along with rotten and exposed wood members at 1st story.2)rotten sil plate at 1st story floor front location.loose shingles through

    Sep 20, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 4, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 20, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1927
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,510 ft²
Lot area
1,620 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1712 / 13
Assessed value
$340,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #815397, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 870 Herkimer Street

Who owns 870 Herkimer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 29 Buffalo Avenue, LLC.

Does 870 Herkimer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 870 Herkimer 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 870 Herkimer Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 870 Herkimer Street?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

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