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218 Withers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02875-0011Map

Owner of record: Chrostowski, Jozef

218 Withers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chrostowski, Jozef. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
59
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

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 2019
6
About 86% of the building's 7 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 59

  • 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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    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 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective flue pipe for hot water heater at cellar

    Apr 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing asphalt shingles at south exterior facade at rear yard

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at meter panel and ceiling at cellar

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving throughout floor at cellar

    Apr 27, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor joist at center and rear at cellar

    Apr 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debris at rear yard

    Apr 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing fire stopping material at walls and ceilings all stories public halls at public hall

    Apr 24, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide fire watch throughout building

    Apr 24, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose and unkeyed ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective repair wood subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor, south and west wall with ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 , 1st story

    Apr 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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., 1st story

    Apr 8, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect 3 inch sloping cement and ceramic flooring in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures thought out in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of no electric services provided in at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile ,covered concrete floor. in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ; door locked at boiler room at basement

    Apr 17, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash east window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash all windows at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer / intercom in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately make site safe only contact borough comm. of fice at 718 802-3677

    Mar 27, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 4, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 27, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection it was observed that scaffold that was erected in rear yard of 216 withers st obstructed the back door. observed rear door access to

    Oct 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,230

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Housekeeping. at time of inspection observed that the housekeeping throughout the entire site was inadequate & not maintained,consisting of bldg material & debris scattered on floors throughout creating a trip

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.10 no roof protection for adjacent property. at time of inspection of an alt 1 project,i observed that there was no roof protection at exp#4 for adjacent property,creating a hazard of falling objects

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.1 no protection for adjacent property overhead protection inadequate. noted: at time of inspection observed inadequate overhead protection to entrance of adjacent property at eexp#4,also observed no

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.7 no documentation/log book maintained on site. at time of inspection of proposed 3 sty alteration w/approx 6 workers present & upon request for the construction site daily log book/documentation,none

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.02 failure to adequately supervise work at a construction site & ensure compliance w/approved construction documents & chapter 33(safeguard during construction & demolation). the following hazards con

    Nov 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.1 overhead protection upon inspection of a 4 sty alteration,observed that there was no ohp for workers erecting a new bldg at exp#2 currently at 2nd sty,creating a hazardous condition of objects falli

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/comissioner's order responding to complaint #3548180.note:obs bldg 218 withers st was leaning.*noted*this property was issued a stop work and was under engineering audie w/dob engineer khairul

    Feb 24, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at the job site. the respondent failed to provide adequate shoring & bracing plans at the time of inspection. remedy: provide approved/accepted plans.

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3306.7 failure to properly shore & brace a weakened structure prior to full or partial demolition. the existing 3 sty structure was notadequately braced & shored prior to the start of demolition of masonry

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1704.19 failure to adequate perform special inspection for structural safety during construction operation. special inspection for structural stability of the existing 3 sty structure was not adequately

    Feb 2, 2016 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents/or approved amendments.noted:ongoing work @ the premises under job permit #320626060 alt.-1 and observed @ time of insp.new metal stair case installed fr

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ 1st fl @ apt.1l observed the bathroom floor to be slopping approx.5"and in danger of course.wooden joist under the bathroom observed to be rotted and de

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations.failure to comply with tenants protection plan.noted:observed at time of insp.@ 1st fl on the public hallway the fire stopping f

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations.noted:ongoing construction oprations @ job site under job#320626060 alt.1.observed(5)male workers @ roof level installing new ro

    Apr 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 5, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 2-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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2875 / 11
Assessed value
$694,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325259, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 218 Withers Street

Who owns 218 Withers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chrostowski, Jozef.

Does 218 Withers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.

Is 218 Withers Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 218 Withers Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 218 Withers Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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