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70 Heyward Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02231-0014Map

Owner of record: Brach, Samuel

70 Heyward Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Brach, Samuel. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 25

  • 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 4, 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 18, 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 9, 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 25, 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 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 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 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 30, 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 18, 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 24, 2017

    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 9, 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 5, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster metal front entrance yard to bldg.

    Aug 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone treads at step to bldg.

    Aug 5, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder fire escape rear.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of clothing & household articles stored public hall 1st story.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall light switch cover basement sty pub hall front.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective clg light fixture basement sty pub hall front.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Aug 9, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 17, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 27, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved plans or amendment. at the time of inspection i observed barricades occupying the street as an area for storage. upon further review of the ssp i notice that the barriers did n

    Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute safety measures-no guardrails. at the time of inspection i observed at the interior stairway no guardrails. guardrails are a means of fall protection and if not installed where needed,a ver

    Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. at the time of inspection iobserved materials and debris piled up on the 2nd fl and basement area. these scrap materials and debris were in walkways creating an obstru

    Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain/display onsite documents required by bc chapter 33.noted:at the time of my inspection of active 4 story alteration jobsite,i observed freestanding brick wall at exp#1 supported by wood braci

    Dec 17, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.noted:at the time of my inspection of active proposed 4 story alteration construction jobsite,i observed site not enclosed snow on all working

    Dec 17, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved documents and/or approved amendments.noted:at the time of my inspection of active 4 story alteration jobsite,i observed cold form steel installed at all working floors-drawing

    Dec 17, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Docuemnts to be kept on site temporary shoring at the time of inspection i observed that there were no drawings for the temporary shoring installed on the 2nd and 3rd floors for worker safety and protection

    Sep 10, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify department prior to commencement of earthwork at the time of my inspection i observed the installation of concrete footings along exposure 4 as well as the excavation and installation

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35272517j issued on 07/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a

    Sep 13, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed at front area drain-broken missing drain cover & drain clogged w/garbage. remedyrepair/replace.

    Jul 16, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    27-147/work no permit observed at rear yard steel construction,decking,with steel beam installed.no dob permit on file-app 30h x 20w x 25l ft erected prior to inspection.photo attached.rem:obtain a permit.

    Jul 16, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:front yard & side egress access-block with construction/& debris causing tripping hazard in event of emergency photo provided.rem:comply with code(repair re

    Jul 16, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit- hazardous. note. first fl rear masonry extension & 2nd & 3rd fls rear exterior brick walls illegally being remove & a newsteel structure approx. 30'h x 20'w x 25'l illegally being erected. al

    Jan 17, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. note. in rear yard are hugepile of combustible debris such as wood w/protruding nails, old roof paper & pcs of sheetrock being stored in an unsafe condition. remedy: m

    Jan 17, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

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
1940
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
5,265 ft²
Lot area
2,060 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2231 / 14
Assessed value
$237,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311199, last renewed —.

Questions about 70 Heyward Street

Who owns 70 Heyward Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brach, Samuel.

Does 70 Heyward Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 70 Heyward 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 70 Heyward Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 70 Heyward 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.