12 Spencer Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01999-0020Map
Owner of record: Shirley Saunders #a
12 Spencer Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Shirley Saunders #a. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 18
- 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 5, 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
Open — Info 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 11, 2024
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 20, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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 9, 2022
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.
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
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.
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 1class''a''apt. and 8 ''b'' rooms decreased to 1 class''a''apt.
May 23, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sring balance top and bottom sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - 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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
The heating system/boiler room access information sign is not visible at the buildings front door; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 6, 2020
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1999 / 20
- Assessed value
- $369,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #320939, last renewed Dec 13, 2022.
Questions about 12 Spencer Place
Who owns 12 Spencer Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shirley Saunders #a.
Does 12 Spencer Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 Spencer 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 12 Spencer Place built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 Spencer Place?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.