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161 Russell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02654-0024Map

Owner of record: Golaszewski, Thaddeus

161 Russell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Golaszewski, Thaddeus. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 1 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • 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
  • 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

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 5, 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
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  • 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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 5th cement riser from bottom up, stoop at building front

    Feb 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 29, 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 15, 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 14, 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 24, 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 200 watts required.

    Jun 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 14, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,922 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2654 / 24
Assessed value
$150,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337050, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 161 Russell Street

Who owns 161 Russell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Golaszewski, Thaddeus.

Does 161 Russell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Russell 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 161 Russell Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Russell Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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