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561 Lorimer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02761-0034Map

Owner of record: Papaconstantinou, Charles

561 Lorimer Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Papaconstantinou, Charles. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 12 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 14

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sheet metal capeing at 3rd window at building fornt at west , 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercomunication system from building entrance to foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 2, 2nd story

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at building rear stack

    Jan 20, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of or file plans and application and legalize the following alteration ' frame structure erected at building rear obstructing egress from fire escape' ,

    Jan 20, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out

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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    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 2019 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: full height partitions erected at cellar level 1n building at rear of main building, creating a 1 bed- room class a apt remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions

    Oct 27, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 3

    A8: electrical work without a permit, for the installation of branch circuit wiring, light fixtures, switch, and receptacles , 1st floor. coffee shop. an application for certificate of electrical inspection is

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $280

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. electrical work noted. at the time of inspection, i observed newly installed exterior light fixtures and a 2-foot square signage with electrical running into it for the commercial space.

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000817600n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for

    Sep 27, 2024 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted interior sheetrock partition walls erected to illegally convert bsmnt into real estate office @ front & class a dwelling @ rear w/ individual rooms including livingroom kitchen w/

    Oct 2, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o noted sheetrock partition walls erected in bsmnt to illegally convert it from eating & drinking establishment to real estate office @ front & class a dwelling @

    Oct 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occuoancy contrary to that allowed by the department records. illegal occupancy noted cellar at rear building has been illegally converted to a one bedroom class "a" apartment with no second means of egress.

    Oct 27, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted full height partitions erected cellar level in building at rear of main building, creating a one bed room class "a' apartment. obtain a permit or restore premises to prior

    Oct 27, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved number of famils building department records which indicate residence legally approved for 1 family residence now alterd by 2 families

    Sep 15, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted having renovated through out entire cellar parition walls and ceiling created with electrical and plumbingwork was done a 1 bedroom apartment was created with bathroom living

    Sep 15, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
3,313 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2761 / 34
Assessed value
$168,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820753, last renewed Jan 28, 2020.

Questions about 561 Lorimer Street

Who owns 561 Lorimer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Papaconstantinou, Charles.

Does 561 Lorimer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 Lorimer 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 561 Lorimer Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 Lorimer Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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