79 Lorimer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02241-0064Map

79 Lorimer Street is an office building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. The owner of record is Fjh Rlty INC. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on October 29, 2019.

HPD violations: 2
DOB violations: 43
ECB violations: 54
HPD complaints: 11

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Oct 29, 2019

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 · 2

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked , 1st story
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 43

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall&appurtenances at east and south elevations expo#1&2 observed spalled concrete and expsoed steel rein forcement at multiple locations also bobserved at south elevation expo #2 broken window glass at multiple locations.remedy:maintain exterior building wall;repair defective facade provide safety measures
Jan 12, 2022
Dob violation - active
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to comply with commissioner's order 291184(100520cll0101sr) issued on 10/05/2020. as of 08/13/2021 owner has not complied with immediate cure order. remedy: immed comply with code and commissioner's orders
Aug 13, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 9, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to comply with commissioner's order co#291184(100520cll0101sr) issued on 10/02/2020 to have the entire bldg inspected/evaluated by a nys pe and endorsed constractor and to have repair work activity observed today (01/06/2021). remedy: comply with commissioners order co#291184 (100520cll0101sr) immed
Jan 5, 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 - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Ftm facade and appurtenances. on 7/22/2020 dob inspector observed defective concrete at exposure #1: fallen pieces of concrete from 4fl approx 6 inches: at exposure #2: spalling and falling concrete into alleyway. remedy: retain nyc pe and endorsed contractor to inspect and evaluate entire building and prepare the repair drawings
Oct 5, 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 - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 50 linear feet of sidewalk shed along lorimer st ( exposure 1 ) and to extending 5 linear feet past edge of building on each side in order to safeguard the public and property
Jul 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Observed at exp.#1 a section of concrete facade that has fallen from the 4th floor also exp.#2 has defects to facade with spalling and falling facade in alley way
Jul 22, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 11, 2015
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 497282
Dec 17, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 1, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f2366
Mar 29, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 12, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 54

Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1 construction equipment installation on site with an expired permit shed on file with the dept of buildings. permit #b0037702-i1-sh expires 6/05/25. rem
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed erected at exposure 1 theprotection of pedestrians during sidewalk shed installed must be secured. foundation mudsills are loose and missing underneath steel post. r
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 2
Atoi observed sidewalk shed erected at ground floor of exp.1 under permit #b00377702-i1-sh which was observed to have expired on 06/05/2025. violation issued., renew permit
Aug 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Note at exposure #2, the condition to the facade is still exist in disrepair, exposed rebars and damages at various at window sill and lintel, see summons 35548486k.
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted partition walls erected to create sleeping quarters, kitchens with residential sink, bathroom 3pc (sink, toilet, tub) on 4th floor suite. remedy: obtain permit
Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Tampered with, removed or defaced a written posted stop work order; noted: observed partial stop work order which was posted on 12-12-19 at front entry door was completely removed. previous summons # 35451589m
Jun 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
I observed no permits on file for any gas work being performed for any gas work on violation # 35269107j and failure to comply was issued violation # 39002015p on 04/09/2019 and no compliance was taken to compl
Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39014647l issued on 12/20/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maitain.remedy:comp
Jun 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed@exp2 walls in disrepair w/cracks&missing pcs of concrete exposing rebar.maintain exterior bldg wall.
May 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances note at exp #2 the maosnry and stucco wall is in disreapir with pieces missing cracked chipped and spalling soem have exposed rebar and damage at various wi
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active

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Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39014647l issued on 12/20/2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for loose concrete at
Jan 25, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note at exp#2 the masonry facade is in repair w/cracks,spalling & missing pieces of masonry & stucco throughout. no cert of correction in bldg dept records.
Dec 10, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: loose stucco at 2nd fl & broken concrete throughout. remedy: repair &/or repair.
Nov 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39014647l issued on 12/20/19 & 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 11, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at exp#2,loose,spalling & missing concrete at various levels & locations throughout exp#2. remedy: repair & replace.
Sep 11, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances as noted at time of inspection observed at exposure#2 loose stucco at 2nd floor that has fallen to ground floor at alley way that is gated also at fourth floo
Jul 22, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at exp#2 the are cracks at various locations,also the are missing concrete exposing the rebars. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 27, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35451589m issued on 12-19-2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.tampered with removed or
Mar 9, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39014647l issued on 12-20-2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01.failure to maintain build
Mar 9, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain in building in a code compliant amnner. @time of inspection @exp#2 there is fallen cracked and/or spalling concrete @multiple areas.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jan 30, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit. throughout the entire back staircasefloors 1-6 installation of electrical raceway wire boxes and gfci outlets. remedy: obtain permit
Jan 30, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. observed in 2nd floor (loft) unit in the kit area, the building wall expo # 3 loose concrete around the gas line, and pieces fell from the upper horizontal
Dec 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Tampered with,removed or defaced a written posted stop work order.noted:at the time of inspection observed partial stop work order which was posted on 12-12-2019 at front entry door was completly removed.remedy
Dec 19, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Gas supplied furnace including ductwork, gas pipes and hardware installed at first floor. no plumbing permit on file., obtain permit; stop heaters installation. make site safe.
Dec 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
40.l.10,41.i.10,09.i.10,60.x.10=40-l-10 water leak through motor room roof 41-t-15 unlabled motor room dor 09-i-10 damaged elevator car floor 60-x-70 repair motor room light
Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply with violation 35269107j that was issued on 02-26-2018 for work without permit... no compliance recorded.. , comply with commissioner's order
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. on 02/26/18 @ approx 3:00pm. i observed on the 1st, 3rd and 5th floor the cutting and removal of water, sanitary and gas piping without any permits on file. partial stop work order given.
Feb 26, 2018 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35107406h issued on 10/30/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. plumbing work in manufacturing district for residential use.
Mar 5, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure a comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35107405x issued on 10/30/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.alteration in manufacturing district for residentia
Jan 12, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35107406h issued on 10/30/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.plumbing work in manufacturing district for residen
Jan 12, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35097978r issue don 11/07/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for vacate order 421/2014 bldg converted from mancf
Jan 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35107408l issued on 10/30/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain b
Dec 14, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35097978r issued on 11/07/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to
Dec 14, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.note: vacate order #421/2014 issued due to the legal manufacturing building is illegally converted throughout into music,artist studios and resi
Nov 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Bc905.3.1 & nfpa 14 ch3.3.9 required standpipe system not installed throughout cellar to stairwell all the way to the roof are missing andnot in place. after it has eencut away.rmdy: install standpipe system.
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept.records.bldg dept records as per permitted appl.#300988386 schedule "a"indicates offices at 1st flr. factory at 2nd thru 6th flrs. at time of inspec.observed
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted in stairwell and cellar stand pipe & sprinkler system was removed with no dob permit.having standpipe system removed left sprinkler system with no water and not useable to fit a fire
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Piping and/or equipment installed improperly at 5th flr at ceiling gaspipe is connected w/the use of gas flex's at 1st fl a ceiling heating unit is connected with solid pipe.same at heating unit with a gas valv
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Class - 2
Residential use in a manufacturing district.noted:observed living quarters in premises located in m1-2 light manufacturing(high performance)district,on 2nd fl shared w/carpentry shop.rem:comply w/zoning resolut
Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Alteration in a manufacturing district for residential use.noted:partition walls installed to create sleeping quarters on 2nd flr.which is shared w/carpentr shop.remedy:obtain valid permit to restore premises t
Oct 30, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Plumbing work in manufacturing district for residential use.noted:observed water,waste& gas lines on 2nd flr., creating 3pc bathrm,kitchen,gas stove & heaters.remedy:obtain all required permits to restore premi
Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Bc1020.2 & 27-369 failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway. noted : sheetrock, furniture & other objects obstructing 2nd fl landing & 1st fl landing of rear stair well. remedy: maintain unobstructed exi
Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg noted: elements of sprinker system rusted, corroded, inoperable. cellar filled w/ combustible items of various kinds & hindering access to sprinker system. holes in cellar fl w/ pooled
Oct 30, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35107674y issued on 09/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain u
Oct 28, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35107672k issued on 09/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. plumbing work gas lin
Oct 28, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35107671z issued on 09/29/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. alteration in a manuf
Oct 28, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 1
Alteration in a manufacturing district for residential use. noted: partition walls installed to create sleeping quarters,living rooms,kitchens & bathrooms on floors 6,5. premises located in m1-2 light manufactu
Sep 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Class - 2
Residential use in a manufacturing district. noted: observed living quarters in premises located in m1-2 light mfg (high performance) district on 5th & 6th floors. remedy: comply w/zoning resolution.
Sep 29, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Stair identification signs missing. noted: observed missing floor signs on stairwell landings at floors 2,3,5,6. remedy: install floor # signage.
Sep 29, 2014
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-105.1 plumbing work in manufacturing district for residential use. noted: observed water,waste & gas lines on floors 6,5,creating 3pc bathrooms,kitchens w/gas stoves & gas heaters. premises located in
Sep 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2019 · Apt 6
Close
Electric
Power outage
Dec 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 7, 2014 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
General
Windows
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 5FL
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 5FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Office building (O5)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 6
Residential units: —
Building area: 23,917 ft²
Lot area: 5,061 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 301
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 2241 / 64
Assessed value: $1,165,950
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 79 Lorimer Street

Who owns 79 Lorimer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fjh Rlty INC.

Does 79 Lorimer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Lorimer 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 79 Lorimer Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

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