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163 Humboldt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03062-0025Map

Owner of record: 325 Melrose LLC

163 Humboldt Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 325 Melrose LLC. HPD has recorded 136 housing violations here, most recently on June 30, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
136
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
245

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jun 30, 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 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 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 · 136

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at fire escape at east , 3rd story

    Jun 30, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at building front

    Jun 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at east

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story

    Jun 6, 2026

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jul 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at east

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall over the window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash at west 2 window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key-operated lockset at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at recess at window (2nd from north at west) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items and flower pots on 3rd story balcony, fire escape stack at building front

    Mar 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 6, 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.

    Feb 25, 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 9, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mechanical lockset at building entrance door from street. , 1st story

    Aug 30, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building vestibule

    Mar 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 3rd story balcony, building front

    Mar 5, 2020

    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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardnat material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembley at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ashphalt shingls at 3rd and 4th stories at building front exterior wall

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on building entrance door

    Sep 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348103 vio#021826pi30101sb dated 02/18/26 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 3/18/26. as of 3/30/26 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order control#348103 vio#021826pi30101sb

    Mar 30, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-at exp1 obsvd hanging/loose/missing asbestos cement siding at multiple locations. owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval the entire bldg and to submit corrective action plan by 03/18/2026

    Feb 18, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ar rear of bldg. (west side) 1st. fl. of ext. frame wall (appx. 10' x 25') is bulging out appx. 5" and visible structural wood members( upri ghts) are totted and decaying. current permit 302249403 for interior renov. only. (current swo not lifted. remedy: make necessary repairs and provide appvd plns for repair prov. dob w/eng. report on struct

    Sep 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order 033026pi301-02tc and control #348489 dated 03/30/26. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.

    May 29, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted at apt 1l erected full height partitionscreating an additional bedroom w/no ventilation at apt 1r cut out opening in flr, installed stairs to cellar, at cellar installed water and

    Apr 30, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or dob records. dob records indicate premises to be a (8) family, 2 apt per flr, cellar boiler/storage. now at apt 1r cellar converted to be in conjunction use w/1

    Apr 30, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building w/o inspections & certification by d.o.b. observed in cell installed 10 meters;gas supplied to apts fixtures w/o completed gas inspections gas finish & gas authorization(no record

    Nov 25, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments observe in cell installed 10 gas meters. work done contraryto approved plumbing permit #302249403 for 8 meters. installed new gas

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents. noted: at 1st flr - lot line window not installed in apt #1l (stor. rm), concrete stair at rear leading down to cellar, at cellar - 1 hr fire rated wall

    Jun 3, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o. noted: renovated bldg under appl #302249403 now occupied w/o obtaining required dob c/o sign off. remedy: obtain valid c/o or discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 3, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection and cert by dob hazardous. observed and photographed the installation of 10 gas meters of which two are not authorized or inspection by dob. remedy: file for required

    Oct 14, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. note: asbestos (tiles on the #1,2 & 4 facades are missing,broken & hanging tiles observed. remedy: repair/maintain exterior building walls.

    Oct 11, 2008 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. note: excavated to depth of approximately 8' & erected a concrete retaining wall along with a concrete stairway leading to the cellar. also cut the foundation wall & installed a residential typ

    Oct 11, 2008

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from apt. note: south side ground flr apt has no secondary means of egress as a concreted stairway to the cellar has now been erected under the rear windows and doo

    Apr 15, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: asbestos tiles at the front and south side of the building are coming loose with missing, broken and hanging pieces (tiles) which presents a hazardous condition

    Apr 15, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defects noted: wood structure approx. 25'l x 12'h constructed of wood frame and planks erected at rear of building looks unstable in danger of collapse. remedy: maintain building.

    Mar 19, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous.noted: 1) at 1st fl rear sheething & siding missing exposing structural members to elements2) load bearing column rotted at base next to rear door remedy:make

    Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress haz.noted:stop all work at ground fl rear excavation outside of rear door prevents safe egress from ground fl apt remedy:make safe immediately provide proper egre

    Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. hazardous defects are: at 1st floor bathroom apt. 1r &1l ceiling are falling & balance of bathroom ceiling is in iminent danger of collapse due to water leaks. at apt 1l bath tub i

    Jun 6, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 3R

    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
8
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3062 / 25
Assessed value
$902,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317305, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 163 Humboldt Street

Who owns 163 Humboldt Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 325 Melrose LLC.

Does 163 Humboldt Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 136 housing violations at this property.

Is 163 Humboldt Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 163 Humboldt Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 163 Humboldt Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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