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137 Russell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02686-0014Map

Owner of record: Bielen, Jan

137 Russell 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 Bielen, Jan. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on December 31, 2024. 39 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 31, 2024

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
6
About 100% 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 44

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 31, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window sill at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south, east, west, and north walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west, south, east, and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east, south, west walls in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective repair the apartment entrance door frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south and north walls in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west, north, east, and south walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window spring balance at 1st window from north at west in the 5th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt apt1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt apt1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt apt1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 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 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2022

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt APT1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    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
6,800 ft²
Lot area
2,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2686 / 14
Assessed value
$817,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352427, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 137 Russell Street

Who owns 137 Russell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bielen, Jan.

Does 137 Russell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Russell Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 Russell Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Russell 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.