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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 48

  • 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 7, 2026

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 12, 2025

    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.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 16, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 29, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of large flower pot in the public hall stairs at 4th story intermediate landing

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at roof bulkhead

    Aug 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room, section ''547''

    Apr 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 in vestibule at 1st story public hall

    Apr 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system - door locked at 1st story public hall

    Apr 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.