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172 South 8 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02139-0005Map

Owner of record: Joseph Z Schweid

172 South 8 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Z Schweid. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 20 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

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 · 26

  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — 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 19, 2025

    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 10, 2025

    Open — 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 26, 2024

    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 11, 2024

    Open — 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 20, 2023

    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 24, 2023

    Open — 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 7, 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

    Open — 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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 required***

    Oct 16, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape west all stys.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats 3 sty west apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1999 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling at cellar.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3rd sty west apt.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1999 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape all stys all parts north.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2. , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1999 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty west apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 20, 1999 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes front.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to building from street.

    Aug 20, 1999

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348449 vio#020926pi30102sb dated 2/09/26 requiring ownert to provide a corrective action plan by 3/09/26. as of 3/11/26 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order control#348449 vio#020926pi30102sb

    Mar 11, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Correction action plan req'd-obsvd @ exp1 on south 8th st a cracked sill on 2fl and a vert masonry crack near main entrance. @ exp4 on driggs ave obsvd a severly cracked sill directly above the 867 driggs entrance. owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval entire bldg & submit a corrective action plan by 03/09/2026

    Feb 9, 2026

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35362609x issued on 11/29/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Mar 14, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    `ailure to post permit for work at premises. no permit posted at premises. post permit at all times.

    Apr 8, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign no sign posted at job site, provide contractors sign.

    Apr 8, 1999

    Resolve

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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,476 ft²
Lot area
1,837 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2139 / 5
Assessed value
$171,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343406, last renewed Oct 6, 2020.

Questions about 172 South 8 Street

Who owns 172 South 8 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Z Schweid.

Does 172 South 8 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 South 8 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 172 South 8 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 South 8 Street?

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.