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163 Ross Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02182-0042Map

Owner of record: David Greenfield Trustee

163 Ross Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is David Greenfield Trustee. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 14

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 17, 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Aug 29, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear fire escape.

    Aug 29, 1983

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub halls.

    Aug 29, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

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

    Aug 29, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing.

    Aug 29, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 29, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-208.1. bldg being altered under permit #310173184-01 pc has illegal by ( ) gas line creating gas leak and hazardous and dangerous condition to bldg. remedy: stop all work except to make safe.

    Feb 15, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
5,116 ft²
Lot area
2,133 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2182 / 42
Assessed value
$629,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328070, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 163 Ross Street

Who owns 163 Ross Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Greenfield Trustee.

Does 163 Ross Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 163 Ross 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 163 Ross Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 163 Ross Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.