209 Taaffe Place
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0022Map
Owner of record: 209 Taaffe Realty LLC
209 Taaffe Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 209 Taaffe Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 22 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 231
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 · 42
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator upper and lower doors in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective machanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at fire escape window gate in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door preventing entrance to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 31, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately,obtain all required permits,fees paid and re -inspection prior to returning to work
Jan 20, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make safe forthwith,call the dob to rescind work and pro vide tenant protection plans as per code
Aug 13, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
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- 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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 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
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
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 · 13
- Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. installation maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3;27-302. observe randomly (apt 1r,2l,4l) mechanical rms with hvac's & hwh's mechanical rooms
Feb 17, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const operationsnoted: const work under app # 310154865- at 2nd fl,rear of bldg, several joist are defective,rotten,sagging. have not been repaired/replaced
Jan 20, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at 3rd &4th flrs each fl has approx. (4) rolting wood joists at rear where existing bathroom was located. ceiling at rear room at 3rd fl lift apt is
Sep 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building. defect is: holes in ceiling at rear room due to water leak coming from roof in disrepair. holes at various location at parapet wall on roof. roofing paper and flashing around area
Aug 18, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. construction, electrical plumbing upon inspection on 4th flr both apt under demo w/o any permits. the demo company or contractor removed partition walls w/o pulling a permit and drawing as
Aug 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping rear of yard. upon inspection rear of yard exceeds the limit of debris as per dob code. remove from rear yard as per dob code. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping as
Aug 12, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted 2fl 2r apt subdivided into 2 entities in order to create 2 apts as in 2r rear & 2r front in the process disable acce to fire escape for 2r front class a apmt used as seconda
Jul 2, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldgs dept records. noted: 2nd floor apt 2r has been subdivided into 2 apts i.e. 2r-front & 2r-rear in the process disabled access to fire escape used as secondary
Jul 2, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passagewaynoted at 4fl public ha ll use as primary means of egress found w/ the storage of disk shelves tool box canvas cardboard boxes et al in front of entry door to 3l
Jul 2, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing! noted: exit door to roof bulkhead not selfclosing, exit door to apt 3l at rear not self closing & in need of a refit & exit door to apt 2r-rear not self closing. remedy: repair or
Jul 2, 2008
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances! noted: bldg found w/the installation of improperly supported ac units w/o bracing, storage of terra cotta flower pots at window sills, broken and defective rear
Jul 2, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain permit.
Oct 2, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior buidling wall. remedy: repair defective air shaft parapet brickwall.
Oct 2, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 4, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 5, 2019 · Apt RIGHTS
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,285 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 22
- Assessed value
- $860,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367423, last renewed Nov 14, 2024.
Questions about 209 Taaffe Place
Who owns 209 Taaffe Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 209 Taaffe Realty LLC.
Does 209 Taaffe Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 209 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 209 Taaffe Place built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 209 Taaffe Place?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.