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174 Taaffe Place

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01910-0032Map

Owner of record: Eddie Lugo

174 Taaffe Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Eddie Lugo. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 10 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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 · 18

  • 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 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 20, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors main entrance to 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 20, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plasterboard ceiling at cellar front & rear.

    Nov 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance doo01all apts all stories.

    Nov 20, 1989

    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 3rd sty public hall.

    Nov 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts west rear fire escape.

    Nov 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wire across roof trip hazard.

    Nov 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires east wall cellar front.

    Nov 20, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.

    Sep 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 6, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: in basement sheetrock & wood partitions installed creating 3 rooms. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & condition,

    Oct 31, 2003 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C0)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,567 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1910 / 32
Assessed value
$177,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321735, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 174 Taaffe Place

Who owns 174 Taaffe Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eddie Lugo.

Does 174 Taaffe Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 174 Taaffe Place 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 174 Taaffe Place built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 174 Taaffe Place?

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.