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223 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02213-0060Map

Owner of record: Leifer, Rifky

223 Penn Street is a two-family home built in 1996 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Leifer, Rifky. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
3
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 · 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

    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

    Open — Info 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

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info 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 28, 2017

    Open — Info 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 4 martinez. , section '' ''

    Nov 4, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Nov 4, 1987 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Mar 11, 1986 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    May 9, 1994

    Vh-violation hazardous - active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    May 9, 1994

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    May 9, 1994

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Aug 10, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Aug 10, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Aug 10, 1993

    Vpw-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 26, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 26, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Failure to weatherproof adjoing property at time of inspection. adjoining bld #225 penn st a 2 story bld has not been parged (weather proffed) demo of 223 penn st has left beam pockets exposed and lose brick to

    Oct 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to restore the weather proof intergrity of an adjoining wall a223 penn st.,that has been exposed to the elements by demoliton operations. building demolished prior to inspection on 7-27-90

    Sep 3, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to grade lot at an abandoned demolition site. permit expired 12-17-90. existing foundation left in place,builiding demolished prior to inspection on 7-27-90. debris on site. remedy:properly grade site w

    Sep 3, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

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
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1996
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2213 / 60
Assessed value
$137,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355766, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 223 Penn Street

Who owns 223 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leifer, Rifky.

Does 223 Penn Street have violations?

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

Is 223 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 223 Penn Street built?

City records list 1996 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 223 Penn Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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