242 Spencer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01762-0072Map
Owner of record: 551 Dekalb Ave. HDFC
242 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 551 Dekalb Ave. HDFC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 12 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 37
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 48
- 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 7, 2026
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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Jul 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 12, 2025
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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2024
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 17, 2023
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.
Mar 29, 2023
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 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening the key operated double cylinder lock on gate at west yard
Aug 22, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of large flower pot in the public hall stairs at 4th story intermediate landing
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and east wall in the public hall stairs at 4th story
Aug 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and east wall in the public hall stairs at 4th story
Aug 2, 2022
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the public hall stairs at 4th story
Aug 2, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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 8, 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.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock, chain and padlock at building lot line gate. at fire passage way, section ''547'', at west
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room, section ''547''
Apr 24, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 in vestibule at 1st story public hall
Apr 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system - door locked at 1st story public hall
Apr 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose moirtise lock handle at door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at the second story balcony of the first stack from west, building front. at fire escape
May 15, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2014 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen and in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak by window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak , in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Oct 4, 2008 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 37
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Jun 29, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jul 1, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
No 24hr notice demo garage removed.no 24hr notice/call in on record@ dept.remedy:call in 24hr notice
Jan 10, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 1, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 1, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1762 / 72
- Assessed value
- $1,049,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342296, last renewed Feb 25, 2026.
Questions about 242 Spencer Street
Who owns 242 Spencer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 Dekalb Ave. HDFC.
Does 242 Spencer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 Spencer Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 Spencer Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.