231 South 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02408-0040Map
Owner of record: Sumet I Associates
231 South 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Sumet I Associates. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on June 23, 2021. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 86
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 5, 2021 · Apt 5A
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 5th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 5th apartment from west at north
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose metal saddle at entranceway in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx 6 sq ft) and north wall (approx 4 sq ft)10 in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 27, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pot at 5th story balcony at south fire escape ( building front )
Mar 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 22
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 19, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Mar 13, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7368
Jan 26, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7368
Mar 18, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
1) defective elevator pit stop switch (repair).
Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.8 supported scf system/guardrail system not built to code.upon rev pf scf system erected@exp4 rearyd i observed in adequate erection/noguardrails system,osha planks not secured&tied down properly w/plywood
Feb 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
3314.3.4 no load&imposed letter provide.upon requesting supported scf drawings for system in rearyd exp4,was provided w/drawing but no letteror implementation on plans stating that sws/ohp able to withstand wei
Feb 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use for jumed out fuse in controller , repair . must contact dob ir for a re-inspection before putting car back into service
Dec 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 the only elevator in building is out of service. upon inspection the device is found to be out of service creating a hazardous condition as per 1rcny 11-02. restore to service by calling 212-393-2520 and
Feb 8, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17m7/17h11/19m7/33o2/38o2/26u15/38m7/41u15/44u15/84x10/86m5/.17m7-1 gib missing on 5th fl.17h11-replace worn hoistway door gib on 1st fl.19m7-top a safety retainer clips missing on hanger rollers fls 3 & 5.26u1
Jun 6, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/32a/25a/25b/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g 50a-flue pipe not properlysealed to chimney 50b-boiler jacket missing 50c-boiler section need t o be sealed smoke excaping thru side of section 50d-pipe safety or rel
Apr 29, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10m11/17m11/25d06/40w06/59x10/10, 2nd door gib17m 3rd fl 2nd gib
Dec 5, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m22d35r75u53l36d36at02l74m57o 35-electrical box covers 2-not working 74-electrical box under car.
Apr 1, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Outside building
Roofing
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Mold
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Mold
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mold
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,940 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2408 / 40
- Assessed value
- $1,917,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319911, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 231 South 2 Street
Who owns 231 South 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sumet I Associates.
Does 231 South 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 South 2 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 231 South 2 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 South 2 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.