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185 Kosciuszko Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01780-0070Map

Owner of record: Clarence J Nell Apartments Housing Devel Opment

185 Kosciuszko Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 23 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Clarence J Nell Apartments Housing Devel Opment. HPD has recorded 630 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
630
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
764

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 3, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
23
About 100% of the building's 23 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 630

  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Sep 3, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose floor cabinet doors at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exit door leading to fire passageway west yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 11, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''189''

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at center, section 189 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at west wall leading to court , section 189 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at floor cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door to building entrance at south , 1st story, section ''bld189''

    Mar 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''bld189''

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable intercom return panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''bld189''

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''bld189''

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose doors at wall cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''bld189''

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over all windows head at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window head in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over window head in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    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 located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 31

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 1, 2009

    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 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit the certificate of correction for violation 32074281x;comply with the commissioners order

    Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Safety valve is missing the discharge pipe;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit the certificate of correction for violation 32074282h;comply with the commissioners order

    Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary contruction equipment on site expired permit at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed on site with expired permit.asl of date 6.13.18.rem:renew permit.

    Jan 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications.noted:at time of inspection of a 6 story building under alteration,i observed sidewalk shed with following objection-inoperable light bulbs.rem:provide 6 months i

    Jan 2, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,16,44c,50,50a,50b.50 heating circulator pump leaking.50a ce detector hanging from ceiling.50b front boiler room lights defective.

    May 2, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,22c,32a,50.50 hot water storage tank #2 leaking.

    May 2, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls. 4 stories brick building found w/missing bricks (approx 15 bricks) out front facade at 4th flr by the w indow of apt 4b. remedy: maintain exterior building walls.

    Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/34a/50a/b/c/36. 50a-safety or relief valve on boiler set @ 180 psiboiler rating plate call for 50 psi maximum w.p.50b-boiler rm door notopening egress.50c-pipe safety or relief valve up right.

    Sep 19, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50a. 50a boiler room fire door does not open towards egress.

    Sep 19, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 11, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 9, 2026 · Apt NUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4B

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
23
Building area
26,200 ft²
Lot area
7,333 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1780 / 70
Assessed value
$459,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300797, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 185 Kosciuszko Street

Who owns 185 Kosciuszko Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clarence J Nell Apartments Housing Devel Opment.

Does 185 Kosciuszko Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 630 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 Kosciuszko Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 Kosciuszko Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 Kosciuszko Street?

It has 23 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.