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161 Taaffe Place

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01911-0013Map

Owner of record: Cipora, Landau

161 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 Cipora, Landau. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2023. 4 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 27, 2023

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 · 17

  • 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
  • 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 4, 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.

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    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 29, 2017

    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

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at front areaway

    May 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly. at front areaway

    May 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder fire escape front

    Feb 19, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape all stories front

    Feb 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front fire escape

    Feb 16, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts required.

    Aug 22, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to certify correction.the respondent failed to comply w/order of comm issued pursuant tosec ac 28-201.1 oath summ#35175125x w/date of occurrence 5/12/16 is default w/o certifying corrections as of the d

    Oct 31, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations.noted:at exposure #1,stairs leading to cellar level,have been removed and earth has been removed,approx 3'wide 8'deep.excavation is i

    Sep 19, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at time of inspection in basement/cellar i observed full excavation in basement, all underground plumbing was removed, gas pi

    Jan 4, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. note: cellar illegally converted from open cellar to residential unit class "a" with partitional arrangement for sleeping kitchen & 3pcs bath w/ shower all partitions are finished with co

    Oct 22, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. 3 families as per finance occupancy code. co-walk-up apartment. noted: entire cellar converted from ordinary

    Oct 22, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 10, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,640 ft²
Lot area
1,859 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1911 / 13
Assessed value
$194,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347689, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 161 Taaffe Place

Who owns 161 Taaffe Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cipora, Landau.

Does 161 Taaffe Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 Taaffe Place built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 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.