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154 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02218-0027Map

Owner of record: Bnei Levy Equities LLC

154 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 Bnei Levy Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
34
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 · 17

  • 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

    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 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

DOB building violations · 18

  • Construction other optional

    Unpermitted demolition, excavation, subgrade, and structuralwork took place. the unpermitted work is a potential hazard to public& property remedy: failure to comply w, dob #021022ce30101jt,to provide monthly inspection reports by rdp until job is permitted

    Aug 27, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure 2 comply w. dob vio#011924ce30101jt. wrk 2 enclose structure has not begun. commence work to enclose, under permit, by 04/09/2024

    Mar 26, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Unpermitted demolition completely removed exposure 3,leaving structure open to the environment. remedy: retain rdp to prepare plans to seal and waterproof site,file application, pull permits, and start work by 2/29/24

    Jan 19, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 6, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 6, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 10, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 8, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 8, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 8, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 13, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emgy wrk order 3st+b+c atch nfp resid bldg.all int.walls&section of fl joists removed.some areas repl w/ new metal joist.underpinning insta below exp2&4 walls.exp3 walls removed.rearyard excavated 5'6".excvtion has undermined rear 1st extion @152 penn st.ownr immed hire contrct.to enclose entire rear yard w/8' tight brd fence.tobe complt by 3/12/2020

    Mar 12, 2020

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 34

  • Class - 2

    No construction fence permit. at the time of my inspection i observed construction fence at exposure 1. upon review of dob records which reveal no permit was ever obtained for this construction fence which crea

    Mar 21, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply work performed without permit.window ented/uninspected underpinning installed at exposures 2 and 4.the cellar and yard were excavated.this unpermitted work poses a hazard and defaulted in the

    Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply work performed without permit.exposure 3 has been completely removed existing framing removed at all levels except the roof new undocumented/uninspected framing installed at levels 1 and 2.thi

    Aug 27, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed at time of inspection of a fully vacate building with severe structural issues. construction fence at exposure 1 sides of construction fence facing adjacent properties are missing posing a hazard to th

    May 29, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed construction fence at exposure 1 installed with no permit on record. construction fence missing side of fence next to 156 & 152 penn street of building

    May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39019558m issued 3/12/20 and file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commissioner's

    Nov 20, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39019559y issued 3/12/20 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commissioner's or

    Nov 20, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019558m issued on 3/12/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to safeguard

    Sep 27, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019559y issued on 3/12/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain b

    Sep 27, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39019559y issued on 3/12/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain bldg in

    Aug 9, 2021

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39019558m issued on 3/12/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to safeguard all pe

    Aug 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation #39019559y issued on 03-12-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for flammable constructi

    May 21, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation#39019556z issued on 03-12-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 unlawfully continued to w

    May 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019558m issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguard all persons & property affecte

    Mar 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019559y issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Mar 30, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019556z issued on 3/12/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawfully continued wo

    Feb 3, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019559y issued in 3/12/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for construction debris

    Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019558m issued on 3/12/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for excavation at rear

    Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39019556z issued 3/12/20&to file certificate of correction pursuantto 28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for unlawfully continued work while on notice

    Nov 23, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply work performed without permit undocumented/un-inspected underpinning installed at exposures 2 and 4.the cellar and yard were excavated.this unpermitted work poses a hazard and resulted in the

    Nov 6, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply work performed onsite without a permit.exposure 3 has been completely removed.existing framing removal at all levels except roof new underpinning,un-inspected framing installed at levels 1&2.t

    Nov 6, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply work performed onsite without permit.undocumented/un-inspecred underpinning installed at exposures 2 and 4.the cellar and yard were excavated.exposure 3 was completely removed.exisiting framin

    Nov 6, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39018753n issued on 03/03/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019559y issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019558m issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019556z issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39019555r issued on 03/12/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in-code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed flammable construction debris being stored inside unprotected building scattered throughout cellar and 1st floor., repair an

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on a notice of a stop work order. at time of inspection contained in complaint #3745036 ecb #39018753n a full swo has been issued on 03/03/2020. at time of inspection observed 3

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Tampered with, removed or defaced a written posted stop work order. at time of inspection premises issued a full swo on 03/03/2020 compliant #3745036, posted swo has been removed with continued construction wor

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of insp. rear yard has been excavated approx: 5-6 feet (shear cuts) no shoring in place where adjoining property's have a

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Tampered with, removed or defaced a written posted stop work order. at time of re-inspection observed swo document posted on 03/12/2020 at approximately 1:00 pm removed from 1st floor door., comply with code; v

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection access grant thru adjacent property observed rear yard has been excavated approximately 5-6 feet. also at exposure 3 foundation wall at cellar has been partially rem

    Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection, observed a brown stone property complete gut renovation, facade still remains. all floors and partitions are removed. observed at first floor approximately 30% of c-joists installed.

    Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,332 ft²
Lot area
2,033 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2218 / 27
Assessed value
$157,140
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323112, last renewed Dec 13, 2019.

Questions about 154 Penn Street

Who owns 154 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bnei Levy Equities LLC.

Does 154 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 154 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 154 Penn Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 154 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.