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205 Taaffe Place

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0024Map

Owner of record: Taaffe Residence LLC

205 Taaffe Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Taaffe Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 1 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • 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 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    May 11, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Section 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, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box, 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Mar 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder at rear yard

    Jun 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at front and rear door at cellar

    Jun 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration interior stairs from cellar to 1st story south 1 apt

    Jun 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at cellar

    Jun 17, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Nov 28, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. flr pierced w/stairs installed from 1 sty apt into cellar creating rooms for living, bathroom fixtures installed (water closet & wash basin present).

    Jun 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records. noted: alt2-job#320459516 records indicate that legal use at cellar isaccessory use, illegal occupancy is now living area with rear of cella

    Jun 7, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36,21b. boiler room excessive soot.burmer meet to be overhail smoke.

    Apr 4, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 16, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,872 ft²
Lot area
2,285 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1925 / 24
Assessed value
$767,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357490, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 205 Taaffe Place

Who owns 205 Taaffe Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Taaffe Residence LLC.

Does 205 Taaffe Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 205 Taaffe Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 205 Taaffe Place built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 205 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.