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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 14
- IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.