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156 Herkimer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01867-0033Map

Owner of record: J Bell

156 Herkimer Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is J Bell. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 54

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Mar 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Feb 26, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-33.03 adm code post a sign in rooming unit showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes 2 sty room 6.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1 sty.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door closet entrance 1 sty rear apt 4. located at apt 4

    Mar 5, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-32.01 adm code provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range 1 sty rear apt 4 er1. located at apt 4

    Mar 5, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective soil or vent line east roof.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of floor signs out of sequence all stys.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling cellar front.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head oven gas range 3 sty front west apt.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster 3 sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disused oil tank ceiling.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar front.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-33.03 adm code post a sign in rooming unit showing maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes 1 sty room 2.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 3 sty front west b unit.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head in closet over washbasin 1 sty rear b unit.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall adjacent to closet at east 1 sty rear b unit.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty rear b unit.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors top & bottom of cellar stair enclosure.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty front b unit.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall basement sty public hall.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar thru out.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle ladder 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters stairs all sty public hall.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide key operated locking device door vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at 3 sty front west room.

    Mar 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 12

  • 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 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    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

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current bo9 report.

    Apr 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
1,710 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1867 / 33
Assessed value
$104,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324852, last renewed Mar 10, 2006.

Questions about 156 Herkimer Street

Who owns 156 Herkimer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J Bell.

Does 156 Herkimer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Herkimer 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 156 Herkimer Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 Herkimer 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.