261 South 3 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02421-0029Map
Owner of record: 261 South 3rd LLC
261 South 3 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 261 South 3rd LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2024. 1 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 31
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 · 23
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at door leading to east yard in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft of mold at closet ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16880381 issued 15-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft of mold at closet ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 1
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 - 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 17, 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at bsmt-apt gf
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt GF
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance building at public hall, 1st story
Dec 28, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at all stories public hall stair
Dec 28, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 18, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Having installed a sign without a permit
Sep 10, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Outdoor ad sign structure constructed w/o a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Oa sign structure constructed w/o a permit. remedy: remove illegal sign.
Mar 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign.
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display w/o a permit.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r6 district (tang's).rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in r6 district.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max surface area of 12sq ft in an r5 district sign approx 40ft high x 15ft wide =600sq ft (tang's).rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max surface area of 12sq ft in a r5 district sign approx 40ft high x 15ft wide=600sq ft (tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max height of 20ft above curbin a r6 district sign approx 40ft above curb level.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to certify arterial sign in sign inventory submission (tang's)rem:remove illegal sign.rem:remove illegalsign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to certify arterial sign in sign inventory submission(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to have licensed sign hanger attach or erect sign (tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company yfailure to attach ul or other decal & date of sign's erection to corner of sign fabric.rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to attach ul or other decal & dateof sign's erection to corner of sign fabric(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes.rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available to others for advertising purposes.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtainoac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign exceeds max height of 20ft above curbin a r6 district sign approx 40ft above curb level.(tang's)rem:remove illegal sign
Mar 25, 2010
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt GF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2421 / 29
- Assessed value
- $191,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #357082, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 261 South 3 Street
Who owns 261 South 3 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 261 South 3rd LLC.
Does 261 South 3 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 South 3 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 261 South 3 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 South 3 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.