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156 Freeman Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02512-0040Map

Owner of record: Zev Gold INC

156 Freeman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zev Gold INC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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
2
About 33% of the building's 6 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 · 8

  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jan 12, 2014

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at cellar at cellar

    Jan 18, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Aug 22, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit: in cellar erected full height partitions creating a class "a" apt with gas stove and 3 pc bathroom. full electrical and plumbing services were noted remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 22, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. building department records which indicate residence legally approved for 6 families residence now alter

    Aug 22, 1999 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit(s). in cellar erected full height partitions creating a class a apartment with gas stove and 3 piece bathroom. fullelectrical and plumbing services were noted. remedy: obtain permits

    Aug 22, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicate residence is legally approved for six family. alteration work noted: at cellar level full partition

    Aug 19, 1999 · Penalty $16,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities

    Mar 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. records indicte residence approved for 6 families. now altered for 7 families apartment created in cellar.

    Apr 29, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 26, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2512 / 40
Assessed value
$964,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303205, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 156 Freeman Street

Who owns 156 Freeman Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Gold INC.

Does 156 Freeman Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Freeman Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 156 Freeman Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 Freeman Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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