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131 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02211-0050Map

Owner of record: Gertner Two Irrevocable Trust

131 Penn Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gertner Two Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

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 · 29

  • 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
  • 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 24, 2023

    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 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

    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
  • 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
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  • 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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 rear.

    Feb 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 3 sty pub hall.

    Feb 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls basement & 1st sty pub halls.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose tread 4th up from cellar to basement pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective tread 8th up from from cellar to basement pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing gypsum block at top of east wall of boiler enclosure cellar.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing plaster board clg cellar rear east.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick retaining wall at rear yard.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3rd sty pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3rd sty pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    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 concrete porch erected 1st sty level bldg front.

    Jul 18, 1983

    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 wall with door erected at 1st sty pub hall rear.

    Jul 18, 1983

    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 opening in wall with door front 131 penn st to 133 penn st 1st sty pub hall rear.

    Jul 18, 1983

    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 stairway from basement pub hall sealed with sheetrock to 1 sty pub hall.

    Jul 18, 1983

    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 metal room erected on top of extension 3rd sty level bldg rear.

    Jul 18, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Sep 6, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,394 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2211 / 50
Assessed value
$293,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316789, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 131 Penn Street

Who owns 131 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gertner Two Irrevocable Trust.

Does 131 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 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 131 Penn Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 Penn 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.