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20 Rutledge Street

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02223-0003Map

Owner of record: Jacob And Brenda Birnbaum Joint Revocabl E Trust

20 Rutledge Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1988 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jacob And Brenda Birnbaum Joint Revocabl E Trust. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
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 · 52

  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at boiler room

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room

    Dec 24, 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 20, 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance , 1st story

    Feb 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 22, 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 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 11, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at rear exit located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at cellar

    Nov 29, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperatuire of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety cap covers at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing pressure guage for sprinkler pipe at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Nov 18, 2015

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at boiler room

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide ventilation at boiler room

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated double cylinder lock on rear exit door. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing water pressure gauge on sprinkling pipe at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed

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 (C0)
Year built
1988
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
4,182 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2223 / 3
Assessed value
$262,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379099, last renewed Jan 28, 2026.

Questions about 20 Rutledge Street

Who owns 20 Rutledge Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jacob And Brenda Birnbaum Joint Revocabl E Trust.

Does 20 Rutledge Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 Rutledge 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 20 Rutledge Street built?

City records list 1988 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 Rutledge 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.