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
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 · 8
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 - 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jan 12, 2014
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.