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137 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02211-0047Map

Owner of record: Reich Moishe

137 Penn Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Reich Moishe. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

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 · 40

  • 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 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 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 1, 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 1, 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 12, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 28, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 egness blocked to scuttle ladder by wall erected at 3rd sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters stair landing 2nd sty pub hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires cellar thru out.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance cellar to basement public hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement public hall to cellar.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all sty all part.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of opening to cock loft at scuttle recess.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shelves installed in scuttle recess 3 sty.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling fixture 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 window made smaller east 1 sty rear.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 composite panelling installed basement publice hall.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective south cinder block wall boiler room cellar front.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure drop ladder to 1st sty balcony rear.

    Aug 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit work noted full height sheetrock partition walls erected to illegally converted cellar into class a dwelling w/ bdrm ktcn w/ 2 gas stoves sink and 3pc btrm w/ sink shower toilet & bidet plumbing

    Dec 21, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by housing preservation and development data cellar illegally converted into class a unit w/ bdrms w/ beds dining room w/ table & chairs ktcn w/ gas stoves 2 & sink cabinets &

    Dec 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,096 ft²
Lot area
1,892 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2211 / 47
Assessed value
$161,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364645, last renewed May 21, 2019.

Questions about 137 Penn Street

Who owns 137 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Reich Moishe.

Does 137 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Penn 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 137 Penn Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Penn 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.