169 South 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02406-0032Map
Owner of record: Aponte Jose L
169 South 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Aponte Jose L. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 23
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit at window leading to fire escape in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building entrance door at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded materail walls and ceiling 1st and 2nd sty public hall
Mar 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling west room 1 sty rear apt 1r located at apt 1r
Mar 11, 1999 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items stored 1st and 2nd sty public hall
Mar 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material exposed electric wires walls and ceilings 1st and 2nd sty public hall
Mar 11, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door & frame removed opening sealed west entrance to 4 sty apt.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective front entrance door to bldg.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood tread of stair 1 up from 1 to 2 stys pub halls.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass insert skylight over 4 sty pub hall.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard walls & ceilings all stys pub halls.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing tread of stair 1 up from cellar to basement pub hall.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective tread of stair 2 up from cellar to basement pub hall.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door bottom of basement stairs to cellar.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door from basement to cellar stair.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes antenna attached to gooseneck ladder rear.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items etc stored on extension roof rear.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys pub halls.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door & frame removed studs & sheetrock erected sealing opening to 3 sty apt east.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration plywood & studs erected floor to ceiling creating rooms cellar rear.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose window guard front of bldg at east.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retared cellar ceiling thru out.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of unlicensed motor cycles front areaway of bldg.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixtures front entrance to building.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster soffit stairs cellar to 1 sty pub hall.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.
Mar 13, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of building for summons 39102211k., file a certificate of correction
Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of building for summons 39102219p., file a certificate of correction
Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of building for summons 39101693h., file a certificate of correction
Nov 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. hpd i-card #730681 indicates 1st floor as a 2 bedroom apartment. at time of inspection, observed 1st floor apa
Dec 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1 at time of inspection i observed at the 1st floor apartment area, front and rear entry doors are not f
Dec 26, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of my inspection, i observed at 1st floor apartment area, full height partitions subdividing creating 2 additional studio apartments in front and rear. plumbing work for residenti
Dec 26, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed at 1st floor area missing light fixture, evidence of a water leak from above & bicycle stored at hallway., repair and/or replace
Dec 18, 2023 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records; noted: observed the 1st floor apartment area was subdivided creating an additional independent living quarters
Dec 18, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit; noted: observed full height partition walls erected subdividing the 1st floor apartment creating an additional living quarters with plumbing lines for bathroom(sink,toilet,shower), reside
Dec 18, 2023
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work basement and apartment kitchens 2-3 no permit. plumbingwork without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 7, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Outside building
Roofing
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2406 / 32
- Assessed value
- $972,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302271, last renewed Jan 30, 2026.
Questions about 169 South 2 Street
Who owns 169 South 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aponte Jose L.
Does 169 South 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 South 2 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 169 South 2 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 South 2 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.