224 Spencer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01762-0062Map
Owner of record: Rosenbaum, David
224 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rosenbaum, David. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 100
- 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 5, 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 18, 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 10, 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 25, 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 11, 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 24, 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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 13, 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 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 2018
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.
Nov 29, 2017
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.
Nov 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Jun 26, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty apt 3 er1 , section '' ''
Apr 19, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 smith , section '' ''
Apr 19, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Apr 17, 1991 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen and bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at window 3 sty apt 3 kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Feb 21, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass top sash south window 3 sty apt 3 kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 smith. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 8, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 28, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement apt kitchen & bathroom.
Jan 17, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 3
Jan 17, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration statement for building.
Dec 12, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass top sash south window 3 sty apt 3 kitchen er1. , section '' ''
Dec 11, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3 sty apt 3 all rooms. , section '' ''
Dec 11, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''
Dec 11, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective all windows & make operable 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Dec 11, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass bottom sash 3 sty apt 3 northeast room er1. , section '' ''
Dec 11, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass top & bottom sashes window 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection water closet 3 sty apt 3 bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty apt 3 er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing window glass 3 sty apt 3 lower sash northwest room er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cold & hot water faucets washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty apt 1 kitchen & bathroom er1. located at apt 1
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 3. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover not readily operable 3 sty public hall roof er1.
Nov 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass upper sash window 3 sty apt 3 northeast room er1. , section '' ''
Nov 3, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 3 kitchen & bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Nov 3, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 9, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make site safe,provide approved plans,call the dob for f ull rescind at 718-8202-3685
Jul 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 1, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: job #321467998, page #a-101.00 illustrates concrete steps to basement at exp:1, front yard to be on far left of bldg, but location is not conform
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
Zoning non-conforming location of accessory parking pad. noted: property is located in r6 residential district with 22 feet of frontage in front yard observed one gray toyota sienna ny plate hxw2488 jumped curb
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 3
Failure to comply with zoning resolution's front yard planting requirements. noted: building in located in r6 residential districty with 22 feet of frontage and requires minimum 25% planting area, but in realit
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. premises under alt-2 job#321467998 approved on 6-13-2018 for the rear yard horizontal exterior. observed a 1 sty balcony at exp#
Mar 16, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Failure to institute .maintain safety equipment measures on temp construction at the time of my inspection work in progress under permit #321467998-01-ew-ot .5 worker on site observed work as rear yard with no
Mar 4, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failed to designate &/or have construction superintendent present @site as required.@time of inspection on open permitted jobsite,observed workers entering site.upon requesting to see site superintendent or com
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirement.@time of inspection on open permitted jobsite,observed construction materials,construction debris,&garbage thruout bldg.construction garbage&foo
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.@time of my inspection on open&permitted jobsite,i observed the permit holder had failed to construct&maintain site's construction fence as per
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify dept prior to commencement of earthwork.@time of inspection on open permitted jobsite,observed new extension in back of basement.earthwork performed to create new extension&foundation.responde
Dec 16, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction-no guardrails.@time of my inspection,i observed the permit holder failed to institute/maintain safety measures during construction op
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display onsite docs required by bcchapter33.@time of my inspection on open&permitted jobsite as i observed workers assemble into site i requested to see&review site's superintendent's logboo
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code.@time ofinspection on open permitted jobsite,observed site superintendent failed to perform his duties as follows:failed to designate competent pers
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Jobsite fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection at the time of insepction at a clsoed site i observed a construction fence at expo #1 of the building upon further inspection i noticed that th
Sep 11, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired pemrit "fence" at time of inspection i observed jobsite fence in place with the expired pemrit on 12-14-2019 obtain permit
Dec 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements at the time of inspection fo 4 story site i observed garbage material and debris on all working floors inadeqaute housekeeping can lead to trip
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed maintenance at the time of inspection of 4 story construction site i observed sidewalk shed deck not maintain up to code sidewlak shed deck not cleaned with garbage metaeirls loose debris and mort
Dec 26, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulation in a residential district observed toyota hyghlander ny plates #cxp 2715, jumped the curb and parked at the front yard. rmdy:conform with the zoning resolution.
Feb 26, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/change bldg is occuped w/o a valid cofo as per28-118.31 28-118.3.2 noted cofo for alt type 1 302235409 has not been issued/signed off @ time of inspec.remedy:obtain a valid cofo &/or discontinue illegal
Apr 12, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations in that at front of bldg section of siding was damaged at 226 spencer st wind blew plywood protection down pulling siding w/it.
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted construction site filed under job 302235409 exp 4/1/09 front set back area consist of mix construction debris accumulating (ex concrete
Jul 24, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. as noted: 4 stories bldg under alteration w/permit #302235409. however there are no approved plans available at time of inspection. remedy:
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Sec. 27-1021(c). job site fence defective. at time of inspection wood fence erected & gate front of site approx 4' wide swings out on to sidewalk contrary to code causing hazardous to public. remedy: all gates
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign. as noted: 4 stories bldg under alteration no contractor sign posted or provided. remedy: post contractor sign as per bldg code.
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Operation of crane,derrick,or hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. at time of inspection a delivery truck carrying wood beams & hoisted over adjacent property and sidewalk. there is no flagperson or sign
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o permit. as noted: all plumbing lines are completely removed from existing structure as per dob records there is no plumbi ng permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain permit.
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for construction fence. as noted: 8' ft height plywood fence has been erected around the construction site as perdob records there is no permit has been issued.remedy:obtain a permit.
Sep 1, 2007 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard & properly remove material (combustible)/debris from construction site:approx. 30 cubic yard of combustible material lathes/2x4" wood-fn studs "eat" "stone" up approx 20' in height of front
Jul 4, 2007 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1762 / 62
- Assessed value
- $235,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344099, last renewed Nov 17, 2023.
Questions about 224 Spencer Street
Who owns 224 Spencer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rosenbaum, David.
Does 224 Spencer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 224 Spencer 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 224 Spencer Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 224 Spencer Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.