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48 Whipple Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02275-0101Map

Owner of record: Ma, James

48 Whipple Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1959 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ma, James. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 5 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 8, 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 · 21

  • 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 8, 2026

    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.

    Jun 13, 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.

    Mar 30, 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.

    Apr 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling above loft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety caps for electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 20, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety caps for electrical outlet at south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 unacceptable sign at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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

    Aug 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 17, 2018

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling and the column at the west wall at the loft in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the column at the west wall at the loft in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing pre-fabricated stucco party wall in the 1st terrace from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 10, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 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

    Oct 6, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 24, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    86bb5/66y2/64x10/60t7/9i10/8v1/.86bb-expired pressure test tag.66y-oilleak from piston.64x-pit light inoperative.60t-main line unlabled.9i-tiles loose on cab fl.8v-adjust fl stops.

    Sep 24, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1959
Floors
4
Residential units
28
Building area
31,093 ft²
Lot area
14,850 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2275 / 101
Assessed value
$1,795,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379586, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 48 Whipple Street

Who owns 48 Whipple Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ma, James.

Does 48 Whipple Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 Whipple 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 48 Whipple Street built?

City records list 1959 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 Whipple Street?

It has 28 residential units.

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