199 Freeman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02505-0049Map
Owner of record: Kaufman, Joel
199 Freeman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kaufman, Joel. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 171
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 109
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 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 9, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 10, 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 21, 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 22, 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
May 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 8, 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.
Apr 8, 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 22, 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 9, 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 9, 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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Jan 6, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at cellar at cellar
Oct 15, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing blind cap at y fitting in flue pipe connection to breeching at chimney at cellar
Oct 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints at stone foundation wall at south side chimney base at cellar
Oct 9, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable inoperatable digital thermostat with selector switch in off position at cellar at boiler room
Oct 9, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing cap at open ''y'' fitting at flue pipe at chimney breeching at boiler room, 1st story
Sep 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective holes in masonry stone foundation at west wall surrounding chimney with fire retardent material at boiler room
Sep 25, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 22, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 6 sq.ft. at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .... in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of partition wall door and jamb erected obstructing 1st means of egress, access to 3sty public hall and scuttle la at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective key operating door lock installed at front entrance door to the building from street to vestibule
Apr 11, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at front door at front areaway
Mar 16, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 16, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative entrance door lock , 1st story
Mar 13, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st wood stair tread supporting newel post at apt entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plywood stringer cover at west side stair at apt entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 2, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 28, 2015
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34612080h issued on 11/13/07 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34612080h issued on 11/13/07 for work w/o permit-cellar.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Jul 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the comm's noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34904064m for illegal work in building.rem:comply w/comm's order obtain a permit
May 4, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct ecb #34612080h for illegal work in bldg respondent has a history of non-compliance w/dept of bldg. rem:obtain permit.
Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov #34612080h. no filing to correct the condition noted in the dob records.
Oct 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: fail to comply w.comm order respondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov 34612080h. studio apt created in the rear of the cellar. remedy: comply with comm order.
Aug 7, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. fail to comply w/comm order. respondent failed to correct the condition cited in the prior nov 34612080h- erected partitions in the rear of the cellar in creating a studio apt with 3pc bathroom &
Mar 27, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert. of correction w/the dept.of bldgs.resp'd failed to comply w/the comm's order to correct the violating conditions & file a cert. of correction pursuan
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/an order of the commisiosner.note:resp'd failed to correct the conditon cited in the prior nov34612080h/34743922p.erected partitions & installed water,waste & gas lines in the
Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ the comm order to obtain a permit per violation #34612080h erected partitions and installed water waste and gas lines in the cellar in creating an illegal studio apt in the cel
May 7, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to filefor a permit vis nov#34612080h erected partition and installed water waste & gas lines in creating an illegal studio apt in the cellar no re
Oct 18, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commisioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/ the dob subdivided the 1fl in creating 2 class a apartments remedy file certificate of correction
Jul 12, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: no railings have been installed on the rear cellar stairway. remedy: provide handrails/railings where necessary.
Apr 26, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the condition cited in nov #34612080h. partitions erected in the cellar creating a studio apt w/ a 3pc bthrm and a kitchen area w/ gas stove. no
Apr 26, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect noted: rear entrance to cellar level missing hand railing creating a potential hazard. remedy: provide/install hand railing.
Apr 10, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct violation (34612680h) - for work w/o a permit at the cellar level (3 pc bathroom, gas lines for stove & interior partitions walls) no record of
Apr 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. 3 sty - 2-class "a" apts reduced into 1 class "a" apt. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Feb 17, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit required width decreased by obstruction defects noted at primary means of egress public hall and stair found the storage of bicycle wooden shoe storage tool box metal obstructing egress in case of an
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware noted 2nd fl apt illegally occupied as sros with rooms at rear use to access fire escape secondary means of egress found with key operated locks installed at doors when locked preventing
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg hazardous defects noted concrete masonry stair (c-shape) leading to basement found w/o protective railings and split level with a difference of 5-0 height at retaining wall for
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted: existing violation or records for work w/o a permit for subdivision of 1st flr into 2 studios found illegally occupied & 2nd flr found
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit illegal conversion noted 1st fl has been subdivided to create two studio apts for dwelling and partition erected at 2nd fl public hall adjacent too stair primary means of egress to enlarge the
Feb 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob's records. 2 sty class "a" apt converted into 3 "b" rooms thruout. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Feb 10, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect noted: no railings installed at stair leading to cellar.missing at rear of bldg putting occupants at risk. remedy:provide hand rails at stair & landing
Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from rm or space where required noted: cellar.missing being occupied as studio apt with 3pc abathrm,kitc.& with gas stove,sleeping quarters with bed & boiler rm w/
Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted: interior sheetrock partition walls erected in cellar.missing to created studio apt with 3pc bathrm with tub,sink & toilet & kitc.with gas stove at cellar rear of premises.plumbing
Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted: dob finance occupancy code indicates bldg to be occupied as 3 family walk up apt instead cellar is bein
Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work as noted:@ the 3fl of a three storied woodframed structure it appears that the ceiling has been removed & replaced approx 50% with a sheet rock & stud wall separating two rooms. also
Aug 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo or dept records: as noted: @ the third fl of a three storied wood framed structure a subdivision appears to act as an single rm occupancy with seperate accommodation
Aug 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2016 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 24, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,415 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2505 / 49
- Assessed value
- $536,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309125, last renewed Jan 27, 2026.
Questions about 199 Freeman Street
Who owns 199 Freeman Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kaufman, Joel.
Does 199 Freeman Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 199 Freeman 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 199 Freeman Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 199 Freeman Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.