268 Kosciuszko Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01786-0020Map
Owner of record: Smith, Barbara C
268 Kosciuszko Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Barbara C. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2010. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 125
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 · 52
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
May 1, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity fixtures all sty public hall at public hall
Jan 3, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters 2nd sty at public hall
Jan 3, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to the building
Dec 6, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering carpet at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 6, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for stairs at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light switch and electrical outlet covers at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover to electrical out let at west wall. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window frame at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 30, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricty throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2nd and 3rd story at public hall
Feb 19, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing bannister at at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas turned off due to gas leak in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Jan 15, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures turned off due to gas leak. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banister at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story
Nov 5, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 9 balusters at handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 5, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective missing closet wood door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin : mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin : roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door at north located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door at south located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north entrance wood door frame located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south entrance wood door frame located at apt 2, 3rd story, apartment at west
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade on the 2nd sty public hall
Oct 17, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing seven balusters at the stairs located from 1st sty to 2nd sty public hall
Oct 17, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 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
Oct 17, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door bell in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing windows at rear room east and west upper and lower sash 2nd. story apt.
Oct 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at kitchen and bathroom 2nd. story apt.
Oct 19, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises. at the time of inspection, i observed job # b00198760-s1-fn exp. 07/28/2026 is not posted on the construction site fence at the premises., post/prop
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Class - 2
Construction site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. atoi, under job # b00198760-s1-fn i observed the construction site fence on the right side with multiple panels have become detached
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and or approved amendments. at the time of inspection, i observed 2 workers installing cmu on the 3rd floor party wall and is contrary to job # b00203696
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. at the time of inspection, i observed debris at the front and rear yards that are not properly stored or removed from the site. i also observe
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at the time of inspection, i observed the interior framed from the cellar level to the 3rd floor. job # 340784636-01-al is withdrawn, job # b01328504 is not permitted in dob records. the
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display the site documents required by bc chapter 33. at the time of inspection, i requested the workers to see the plans on the site and the workers on site, and they told me, "no we don't
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection expired permit # b00198760-i1-fn expires on 01/24/2024 observed construction fence erected at the place of occurrence with an expired on record ,active permit for temporary construction fe
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed active job permit # b00398464-i1-el expires on 01/12/2026 are not posted at the premises., post/properly post permit
Nov 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed no guardrails at 2nd floor landing creating hazardous conditions for workers., provide guard rails
Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $5,030
Active - Class - 1
Observed no handrails at 2nd floor landing creating hazardous conditions for workers., provide handrails on stairwell
Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active
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- Class - 1
New pvc and cooper pipe installed in bathrooms of all 3 floors. approx 85% complete. wwp., repair and/replace
Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Observed exccessive debris on 1st fl approx 4 ft in height. creating hazardous conditions. debris in front yard and on 2nd floor ., repair and/replace
Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit/ expired permit. at front side of the building installed temporary construction fence under permit# b00198760 and permit has been expired on 06/19/2021. no other permit or filing found on do
Nov 22, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite-expired permit.at time of inspection of an unoccupied 2 family dwelling observed a construction fence installed/erected at exp#1 with fence permit#b00198760-i1-fn expired
Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg. dept. records: the 1st fl consist of a full & separate dwelling unit w/bedrm, kitchen w/gas stove. note: bldg. records # 6031 of 12/27/1918 indecate basement & 1s
Dec 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: having installed a new kitchen w/res. sink & gas stove at 1st fl note: approved plans for job# 6031 indicate bedrm & living area, only. plan. also show kitchen at basement area.
Dec 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2010 · Apt A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 18, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,909 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1786 / 20
- Assessed value
- $92,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 268 Kosciuszko Street
Who owns 268 Kosciuszko Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Barbara C.
Does 268 Kosciuszko Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 268 Kosciuszko 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 268 Kosciuszko Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 268 Kosciuszko Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.