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166 Ross Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02187-0027Map

Owner of record: 166 Ross Street

166 Ross Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 166 Ross Street. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
89
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 22, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% 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 · 89

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at flooring at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all fire escapes building front at fire escape

    Nov 20, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the vestibule at 1st story

    Nov 16, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes discarded air conditioner on 2nd story balcony, building front at north fire escape

    Nov 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts on all stories balconies , building front at north fire escape

    Nov 16, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front of building at fire escape

    Aug 29, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 27, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2018

    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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at the ceiling light fixture at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and household items, all stories at public hall

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape stack at the building front

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 2nd and 4th story balconies of the stack at the building front

    Aug 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector - not installed within 12 inches of the ceiling - in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape front of building

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the public hall all stories

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Sep 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 6th room from north, the 5th room from north, the bathroom , the foyer , the 1st private hallway , the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at all balconies of stack at building front at fire escape

    Sep 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all metal stair treads at all stories at building front at fire escape

    Dec 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape

    Dec 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to boiler room at cellar

    May 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jan 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building

    Jan 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 3rd story balcony fire escape front of building

    Jan 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items baby strollers all stories at public hall

    Jan 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th fl,storage of exessive debris(dry wall,laundry machine,box)obstructing the staircase & creating trip hazard

    Mar 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at roof level at time of inspection,observed4 wooden structures approx size is 8'x11'x14'high. structures are constructed of plywood & 2x4's screwed/nailed together each w/it's own doo

    Mar 10, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Electrical work w/o a permit on 2/23/15 at 3:45pm i observed 1 new 4' fluorescent fixture installed in 4th flr hallway.an application for certificate of electrical inspection is not on file.rmdy:obtain permit.

    Feb 23, 2015 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36,48a,49a,49b. 49a boiler required 900 service check value.49b)no rating plate 1999 peerless gas fire steam boiler.

    Mar 23, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36.teledgre cars fired hot water"boiler".

    Mar 23, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 3, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2013 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 4R

    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 (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
13,560 ft²
Lot area
3,338 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2187 / 27
Assessed value
$1,419,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334382, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.

Questions about 166 Ross Street

Who owns 166 Ross Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 166 Ross Street.

Does 166 Ross Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 Ross Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 166 Ross Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 Ross Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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