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85 Newel Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02650-0024Map

Owner of record: Podbielski, Jacek

85 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 Podbielski, Jacek. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
121
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
276

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 121

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to north wall return buzzer in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective radiator at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to public hall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 29, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling acustical tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective return bell buzzer from first story vestibule to bell buzzer at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at building front yard

    Feb 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended accoustical tiles at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzza system in front of the building , 2nd story

    Nov 10, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 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 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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated sheetrock at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plastered ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 23, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 23, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 23, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; noted: observed new opening with door was installed at the right side rear of 3rd floor apt. # 3l. bedroom. appl. # b00770657 was filed to renovate apt. # 3r only., obtain all permits

    Nov 25, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 10:40am in apt#3l new panel box,branch wiring,outlets switches boxes & a new riser from the basementup. remedy: obtain permit.

    Jan 20, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction work w/o a permit at above date/place of occurrence at apprx 1330 hours i observed the following:interior construction of aptat cellar level.erection of full height partitions creating three to

    Jul 1, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Plumbing work w/o a permit at above date/location at apprx 1330 hrs i observed the following: installation of new hot and cold water lines &wastelines throughout cellar.installation of water lines for 3pc bath

    Jul 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit at above date/location at apprx 1330 hrs i observed the following: newly installed electrical components throughout cellar, including new general wiring,new outlets,new switches,and

    Jul 1, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt FRONTD

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt FRONTD

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt FRONTD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 29, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2650 / 24
Assessed value
$855,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320801, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 85 Newel Street

Who owns 85 Newel Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Podbielski, Jacek.

Does 85 Newel Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.

Is 85 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 85 Newel Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 85 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.