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161 Newel Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02623-0011Map

Owner of record: Dunamis Greenpoint LLC

161 Newel Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dunamis Greenpoint LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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
3
About 50% 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 · 22

  • 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 10, 2025

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper (kickstand) installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper (kickstand) installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2023

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    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.

    Nov 14, 2016

    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 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on the walls at or near the staires at all stories public halls at public hall stairs

    Jul 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit illegal work noted:an approximate 15 ft x 12 ft deck built @ rear of bldg @ 1st flr. deck has stairway attached to allow access to yard,for use by tenant of 1st flr apt. @ rear of bldg.

    May 3, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction. obstruction noted:fire escape for apt. 2l is defective in that the slide ladder portion of fire escape isjammed/stuck in position, & cannot slide down to allow tenants to esca

    May 3, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post permit. note: construction work being done with permit#301981915 and no permit observe posted on premises at time of inspection. remedy: post permit forthwith.

    Sep 16, 2005 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Replace steam safety valve for a 15 p.s.i a.s.m.e approved side outlet.

    Feb 21, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 5, 2010 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2004 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 3L

    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
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2623 / 11
Assessed value
$785,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306009, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 161 Newel Street

Who owns 161 Newel Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dunamis Greenpoint LLC.

Does 161 Newel Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Newel Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 Newel Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Newel 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.