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187 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02212-0052Map

Owner of record: 187 Penn Street Trust

187 Penn Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is 187 Penn Street Trust. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 22

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance gate to basement apt

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure brace at gooseneck ladder roof rear

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires wall 3 sty rear

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling boiler room cellar

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel walls cellar thru out

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door to fire escapes 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 29, 1990 · Apt 3

    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

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder rear

    Jun 29, 1990

    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 partitions erected all stys public hall decreasing size of public halls

    Jun 29, 1990

    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 suspended ceiling installed cellar thru out

    Jun 29, 1990

    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 balcony erected 3 sty rear

    Jun 29, 1990

    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 22 x 18 masonry extension erected into rear yard enlarging length of basement sty

    Jun 29, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone sills & lentils 1 & 2 sty front of bldg

    Jun 21, 1990

    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 walls pierced air conditioner installed all stys front

    Jun 21, 1990

    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 reduced in size 1 3 & 3 stys front

    Jun 21, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

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
2.5
Residential units
4
Building area
1,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2212 / 52
Assessed value
$196,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365577, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 187 Penn Street

Who owns 187 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 187 Penn Street Trust.

Does 187 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 187 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 187 Penn Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 187 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.