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157 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02349-0015Map

Owner of record: Waterview Lofts LLC

157 Kent Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2012 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 86 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Waterview Lofts LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 1 of the 11 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 86 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
31
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
86
About 100% of the building's 86 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 11

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 2J

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing missing safety cover or plugs at electric outlet at north wall at south section at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 on wall and boiler room door to basement at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 30

  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to defective/loose balcony underside concrete at balcony line exp1 north elevation 2fl north 4th st. remedy: immed take and provide safety measures to secure and protect the public also make immed repairs and secure/remove any loose/hanging materials under supervision of lic professional

    Jan 27, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Applicant of record, alberto roman, pe surrendered all filing privileges. stop all plumbing work under permit # b00541669.

    Aug 9, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 20, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 11, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 23, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 15, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 24, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to provide required lot line construction fence, currently @ exp 1 interior of adjoining lot, a non solid, leaning, temp non attach to ground link fence is inadequate, this fence is defecting open lean not supported, not classifying as a construction fence remedy: swo install regulation solid fencing at lot lines

    Sep 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 14, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 31

  • Class - 1

    Class 2: adjust car door speed and repair noise. hoist ropes worn replace.

    Aug 13, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000

    Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Inoperative car phone. misaligned cab mirror. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. car shut down during inspection.

    Sep 8, 2023 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Car phone has low audio. self resetting escape hatch switches prohibited. unreadable controller fuses. bottom landing qualifies as an illegal vestibule; conform to 2.11.6.5

    Sep 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior facade & appurtenances.note:observed at time of inspection defective/loos balcony underside concrete at balcony dline 2nd fl exp #1 north elevation(north 4th st)remedy:main

    Jan 27, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Phone. missing cab nmirror. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. secure escape hatch. self resetting escape hatches prohibited. shorten hoist ropes.

    Apr 8, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. adjust hoistway door access holes for proper inspection. unreadable controller fuses. gov missing seals.

    Apr 8, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Inoperative phone. missing cab nmirror. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. secure escape hatch. self resetting escape hatches prohibited. inoperative pit light. water condition in pit. ad

    Apr 8, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of zoning resolution.accessory off street parking requirements in r6 or r7 district.quality housing program.pc alt3 321525694 plans represent commercial space expanded into reqd off street parking lot

    Oct 17, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10 the elevator in building out of service.upon inspeciton the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous conditions as per 1rcny1102. restore to service immediately.

    Aug 24, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    B251)97x10:elevator is inoperable,repair

    Jul 12, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10:failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.upon inspection elevator was out of service.resotre to service immediately.

    May 25, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.note:@time of inspection found two illlumnated wall signs installed along kent ave for gym,(physical culture establishmnet)"orange theory"fitness.one wall sign over store front approx.2'x10',sec

    Apr 21, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. premises under p.c.ahii 340481883. filed for renovationof existing commercial space in a mixed use bldg.note:@ time of inspec

    Apr 21, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Board of standards and appeals approval required for occupancy physical culture establishment + gym premises under alt2 #340363216 l.o.c. folder. at time of inspection found: occupied and fully functional orang

    Jan 27, 2017 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction. no guardrails, no guard railing has been installed and/ or installed at all patios. partial stop work order - issued pursuant

    Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp construction. no toe boards have been installed/provided for railings at rear (terrace) walkway. remedy: provide required toe boards for railings

    Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. temp guard railing for patio of apt 7a (n/e/c) is not secured to slab and in danger of coming loose. remedy: secure mentioned

    Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dangerous areas - at time of inspection observed discharge end of chute, fork lift, cinder block, dirt & sand, construction debris located on street and public safety is a risk - there are no barricades along

    Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 3307.4.3. failure to provide signal lights on barricades - at this time of (inspection), observed, barricades along kent ave side ofjob site w/no signal lights or barricades - this area is used as a

    Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit - at time of inspection observed debris (chute) attached to 7 sty bldg and end of chute crosses into public street area - there is no danger signs or barricade around chute area. remedy:stop all

    Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements noted: at time of inspection trades working throughout building,there is debris consisting of wood broken concrete,cardboard,food products thr

    Feb 14, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.2. sidewalk shed, areas to be protected noted,sidewalk shed erected on kent avenue and north 4th street n.b. working deck is 6th flr,sidewalk shed does not extend required distance pass bldg line @bot

    Nov 14, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. bc 3303.3. obstruction of sidewalk and street w/o dot permit. noted: at time of inspection at perimeter of site observed erected site fence, installed (jersey) barriers on street - partially obstruction

    Oct 20, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to the approved construction documents or amendments at exp 3 adjacent property's foundation is deeper than shown on plan,as a result no underpinning is needed in this area & depth of

    Jun 14, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 105.8.2. temporary construction equipment on site - expired permit. construction fence permit has expired for job #310118985-01-eq-fn on 3.9.12 w/no renewal on record.8' high woodconstructionfence erected

    Mar 28, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. 1) currently vacant site is accessible thru-out, swinging cain link gate at n 4 street. 2) gate typical of #1 swings out at wythe

    Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide sign at job site pursuant to subsection. currently construction signage is not posted on frontage at north 4th s as required. remedy: post required signage.

    Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.defects noted:large concrete block 6' x 2' w x 2'd weighing several pounds is not secured and is leaning out of plumb,on edge occurring at various area along north 4th st and kent ave

    Mar 3, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.on inspection existing concrete plant has been demolished.approx 3 silo's has been dismanteled.existing bldg demolished,debris on site & cut steel members,dob records shows no permits issued

    Jan 23, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of buildings records. premises occupied as concrete cement manufacturing plant. discontinue illegal use or amend the c of o.

    Sep 14, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 3O

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2020 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 1, 2020 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 8, 2016 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Jun 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 22, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 13, 2015 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2O

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 2O

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt 2O

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 19, 2014 · Apt 20

    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 (D6)
Year built
2012
Floors
7
Residential units
86
Building area
71,720 ft²
Lot area
21,300 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2349 / 15
Assessed value
$10,459,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #385086, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 157 Kent Avenue

Who owns 157 Kent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Waterview Lofts LLC.

Does 157 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 Kent Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 86 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 86 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 157 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 2012 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 Kent Avenue?

It has 86 residential units and 89 units in total.

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