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285 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02214-0033Map

Owner of record: Nrl-285 LLC

285 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 Nrl-285 LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 24 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
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 · 26

  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plasterboard wall and door installed 3 sty public hall obstructing egress to roof er1.

    Mar 12, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plasterboard wall and door installed 1 sty public hall obstructing egress to public hall basement er1.

    Mar 12, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood and wood beam installed over basement public hall stairs obstructing egress to 1 sty public hall er1.

    Mar 12, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails 3 ft 6 in high around skylight roof center.

    May 12, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty scuttle closet.

    May 12, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections water closet bathtub & washbasin bathroom cellar.

    Sep 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jun 20, 1989

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit.removed fixtures 2flr installed new bathroom + kitchen 1+3 flr.remedy;obtain a permit if feasible or restoreto prior legal condition.

    Aug 16, 1996 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing fixture not properly tapped and/verted.;rough plumbinhg wasteexposed from flrs below bathroom + kitchen.not verted.bouls tubs.reme-dy:properly trap or vent fixtures

    Aug 16, 1996 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Gas being supplied to bldg without inspection and or certification by this dept.installed basmt four new boiler for heat + hot water gas pi-pe to apt.remedy file for required permits and have necessary test and

    Aug 16, 1996 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide acess to the scuttle latter and scuttle hatch located at the 3rd flr landing due to the erection of an illegal partition and door at 3flr landing.door dead botted at time of inspection.remedy

    May 14, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted 1-stairwell opening between basement and 1st floor has been closed off with 2x10 joist and plywood subfloor 2-sheetrock partitions erected at public hall landings at 1st and 3rd

    Mar 12, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 26, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
C8-2
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2214 / 33
Assessed value
$405,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307474, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 285 Penn Street

Who owns 285 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nrl-285 LLC.

Does 285 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 285 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 285 Penn Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 285 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.