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85 Downing Street

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01983-0001Map

Owner of record: Burch, Elizabeth

85 Downing Street is a two-family home built in 1874 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Burch, Elizabeth. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 4 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 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 · 19

  • 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 25, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. wood ceiling beams-2nd and 3rd story apts-rear room, due to fire

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceilings 3rd story apt, entire apt

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls and ceiling 2nd story apt -entire apt

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the-walls and ceilings public halls, all stories

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window glass, 2nd and 3rd story apt -entire apt

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window frame and sash -2nd story apt-rear room

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floors, 2nd and 3rd story apt, rear rooms

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric lights ceiling fixtures -2nd and 3rd story apt -entire apt

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceilings, 1st story apt , entire

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling, public halls- all stories

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom -commuintiy-2nd story public hall

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling 2nd story from room apt 2

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2nd. story apt. 2

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell door 2nd. story apt .2

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing entrance door to 2nd story apt 2--off hinges--

    Mar 26, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

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
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1874
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,020 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1983 / 1
Assessed value
$207,900
Landmark / historic district
Clinton Hill Historic District

HPD registration #822125, last renewed Oct 19, 2021.

Questions about 85 Downing Street

Who owns 85 Downing Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Burch, Elizabeth.

Does 85 Downing Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 Downing 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 85 Downing Street built?

City records list 1874 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 Downing 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.