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232 Penn Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02220-0004Map

Owner of record: 232 Penn St LLC

232 Penn Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 232 Penn St LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 2 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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 · 36

  • 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
  • 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

    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 26, 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.

    Apr 16, 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.

    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 20, 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 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 8, 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 8, 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
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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.

    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 16, 2021

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jul 1, 2020

    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.

    Oct 25, 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.

    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.

    Oct 19, 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling , at cellar

    Aug 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide access to roof from public hall at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on all balconies, building front at fire escape

    Aug 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consiting of an air conditioner protruding beyond window sill the 3rd story balcony at fire escape

    Aug 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stories at public hall

    Aug 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum watts required , light fixture present

    May 29, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes data / telephone cable from service pole tied with drop ladder at fire escape, 2nd story

    Aug 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Oct 26, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes metal chair blocking stair and plant pots at 3rd storey balcony at north side of building

    Aug 17, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required lights not on.

    Nov 16, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    Jun 6, 2007

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    May 1, 2007

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose & hanging tread 2nd to 3 sty balcony 14 up front er1.

    Apr 10, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose & hanging metal tread 14th up from bottom 2 to 3 sty balcony front.

    Mar 8, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Feb 15, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000074233n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for

    Sep 27, 2024 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.at time of inspection in cellar.i observed 3 new gas boilers with new gas piping.nbo permit on dob record to perform this job dobv records shows only 1 boiler in this building.utility compan

    Dec 19, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob.at time of inspection in a cellar i observed new gas piping installed after 2015-08-26-photo will be provided no permit no plumbing ins

    Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspectionin gas meter room i observed future (tee) on gas line-prohibited.observed per tubing used for domestci water lines-prohibited.*photos t

    Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/out permit. work noted: @ cellar level full demolition in progress. chopped out concrete floor, removed load bearing walls, removed ceiling leaving beams exposed. also performing electrical work. rem: ob

    May 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. @ cellar level removed fire rating from ceiling & walls. removed load bearing walls & replaced w/ construction jacks. landing @ bottom of cellar landing in d

    May 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 4H

    Close

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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
7,917 ft²
Lot area
4,100 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2220 / 4
Assessed value
$839,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371100, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 232 Penn Street

Who owns 232 Penn Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 232 Penn St LLC.

Does 232 Penn Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 232 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 232 Penn Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 232 Penn Street?

It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.

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