221 Spencer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01763-0003Map
Owner of record: 221 Spencer Street Holdings LLC
221 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2014 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 221 Spencer Street Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2024. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 27
- HPD complaints
- 56
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- 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 - 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 10, 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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 2017
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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 1, 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 29, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Oct 23, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Feb 7, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 27
- Class - 1
Sec. 3307.7 failure to have construction fence when required. at the time of my inspection,const,permit #320763615-01-nb active new bldg foundation in place. i observed a chain link fence at exposure 1 w/blue
Feb 8, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post dot permit for street closing. at the time of my inspection active permit on site. i observed street closing in front & beyond job site where there is not a driveway. do not permit posted for
Feb 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.3 obstruction of sidewalk & street w/o dot permit. note: at time of inspection i observed delivery of steel members from boom truck lic plate #53263 jt into construction site. boom truck had closed
Feb 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.5.2 flag person. note: at time of inspection i observed boomtruck lic plate #53263 jt making delivery of steel members into construction site,boom truck was crossing sidewalk & partially closed of str
Feb 3, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. note: at time of inspection i observed gate opening at construction site exposure 1 swinging out onto sidewalk & pedestrian using sidewalk. failure to prov
Feb 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit/expired permit. noted: at the time of my inspection at the above hotel site. fence in place around property fence permit #320176581 expired on 5-25-11,dob records shows not permit in process or
Sep 12, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sdwlk shed does not meet code specifications no perable lighting.rem:conform shed to code specifications
Oct 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit exp permit noted exp shed permit 302303013 has exp on 10/12/07 remedy: renew permit partial swo (sidewalk shed) issued pursuant to 28-207.2
Sep 30, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications noted parapet on shed are loose horizontal & diagonal are displace & resting on side remedy:conform shed to code specifications
Sep 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit side walk shed permit #303303013 expire or 10-12-07 shed in place w/o a valid permit rem: renew permit
Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification supports at right side exp#1 partially removed dangling in place screws & bolts missing lighting under shed no illuminated permit & contracting sign missing on fac
Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file certificate of correction for vio 34555097x for work w/o permit remedy:file cofc
Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit expired permit. note: work doing under app #302303013 expired 10/12/07 observed at inspection: sidewalk shed app 25'wide x 18'deep x 12' high erected in front of premises. remedy: renew permit
Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit for violation #34555097x for "work without permit." see prior nov #34697891r issued 08/08/08. rm: comply with commissioners order
Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of comm to correct violation 34555097x for performed work w/o a permit. no record of correction in dob records.remedy: correct conditions cited in.
Aug 8, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner for nov# 34606976jfor work without a permit. cite in nov 34555599j. no record of correction in building department. remedy: correct condition on violation.
Feb 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct vio#345555099j for work w/o permit illegal subdivision of interior with full ht partitions (swo). remedy: comply with commissioners order & obtain
Oct 10, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept to correct vio #345555099j on 2/2/07 for work w/o permit illegal subdivisions of structure & partition (full ht) installed w/o permit.remedy:comply w/ dept order &
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:noted:approx 30 cubic yards of garbage & construction debris dumped at rear & front of bldg are creating a (health) hazard.remedy:maintain bldg-remove debris.
Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defects noted:front facade between 1st & 2nd story in a wood frame structure is bulging & pulling away from bldging creating a separation approx 6" wide btwn facade & 2nd
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide @ least 2 means of egress from room or space where required. note : @ 2nd & 3rd story level no sprinkler system installedin apts. however, iron gate installed in egress windows which are clos
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: dept. records indicate 2 fam. dwelling now observed full partition wall illegally erected @ various locationscreating a total of 7 apts, 1 vacant apt. @ 1st fl 3 studio apts. each
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt. for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. note : dept computer property profile over view records indicate a 2 fam. dwelling. now @ time of insp. observed 3 studio
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $12,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:in rear yard of bldg premises there is an accumulation of rubbish including vanity sink,section of chain link fence,plywood sheathing pieces of wood & various debris being
Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: job # 301478149 approved no permit issued for entire building renovation new wood partitions rear extension new plubing work. remedy: stop all work obtain permit.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: premises entrely being removated new interrior partition wall new inmallion curel class framing at rear of building. stop all work. remedy: obtain a permit make safe imaidiatit
Oct 9, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian adequate houskeeping replacte noted approx 204 at cent lefor at rear of primese. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping make safe.
Oct 9, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Sewer
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1M
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2014
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,766 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,883 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1763 / 3
- Assessed value
- $589,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #385392, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 221 Spencer Street
Who owns 221 Spencer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 221 Spencer Street Holdings LLC.
Does 221 Spencer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 Spencer Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 Spencer Street built?
City records list 2014 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 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.