158 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01767-0042Map
Owner of record: Sternberger, Joel
158 Tompkins Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sternberger, Joel. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 111
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing hand rail at....? at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling approx. 15 sq ft. in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at the closet at west in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective oven door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at exterior entrance door located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking and assembly at front entrance door to bldg. , 1st story
Oct 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose treads - stairs at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Apr 3, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing hot water faucet handle at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 7, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story
Mar 7, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective faucet in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt c, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in water closet in the bathroom located at apt c, 2nd story
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door moulding at vestibule
Oct 16, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 17, 2007 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt present and capable of being padlocked at the door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling throughout 3rd story apt. 2
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 3rd story apt. 2
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing faucets handle bathtub bathroom 3rd story apt. 2
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mice & roaches 3rd story apt. 2
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame sashes west room 3rd story apt. 2
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes 1 sty vestibule.
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing light bulb 1 sty vestibule.
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 2 sty public hall.
Oct 21, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Matters not provided
Apr 2, 2011
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 12, 2010
V%-dob violation
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Unregistered boiler. in 3rd floor apartment, maintain boiler; registered boiler
Mar 12, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file c/c w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34796143z. remedy: file c/c.
Jan 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34796742r. remedy:file certificate of correction.
Jan 12, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ comms order to file cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34716313j rem: file cert of correction
Oct 21, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted; entry door at ground floor (gate) has defective locking device-creating conditions whereby unauthorized personnel can enter rem: replace locking dev
Oct 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families 2 family converted to greater than 4 families dob records indicate premises to be legally approved for a 2fami
Aug 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg interior defect noted cellar flooded boiler in disrepair holes in walls through public corridor missing windows it 1st fl front apt exposed wiring in public hall and at apt 1 front rem:
Aug 20, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34716699h for installing ktcns btrms thru-out w/o a permit rem: correct violation 34716699h
May 28, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted full height partitions erected at 1st fl 2nd fl & rd fl subdividing bldg additional plumbing line installed and gas line installed for 3 additional kitchenettes w/ gas stove 3 addit
Nov 20, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dept of records indicates bldg legally approved for 2 family dwelling now bldg altered at 1st fl front/rear 2 class
Nov 20, 2008
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.class "a" apt created @ 1 sty converting private dwelling to multiple dwelling.rremedy:discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 24, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 19, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 19, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1767 / 42
- Assessed value
- $65,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825591, last renewed Jan 3, 2025.
Questions about 158 Tompkins Avenue
Who owns 158 Tompkins Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sternberger, Joel.
Does 158 Tompkins Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 158 Tompkins Avenue 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 158 Tompkins Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 158 Tompkins Avenue?
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.