156 Engert Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02727-0020Map
Owner of record: Podowski Family Trust Dtd 9/1/2017
156 Engert Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Podowski Family Trust Dtd 9/1/2017. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 34
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
§ 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 in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper window shash at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance in lower sash at west window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal plate protruding from door at lock side in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood doors and drawers at south wall base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 wall with door errected from floor to ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustic tiles at drop ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustic tiles at drop ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 4, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close
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- General
Janitor/super
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2727 / 20
- Assessed value
- $728,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #357081, last renewed Mar 30, 2026.
Questions about 156 Engert Avenue
Who owns 156 Engert Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Podowski Family Trust Dtd 9/1/2017.
Does 156 Engert Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 Engert Avenue 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 156 Engert Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 Engert Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.