85 Starr Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03186-0047Map
Owner of record: Ridgewood Bushwick Homesteading Assistan Ce Housing
85 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ridgewood Bushwick Homesteading Assistan Ce Housing. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on July 28, 2026. 8 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 12
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust fan at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the foyer located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Jul 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Jun 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1
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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16043860 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at window in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet cover plate at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet plate at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door buzzer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 - 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 - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 19, 2002
V%*-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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 22, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Dangerous building place and things. noted: prior ecb violation #34135654z and hazardous ecb violation #34221661h were not remedied no permit applied for to do any repairs an bldg is now being used for trash st
Apr 19, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain,defect is1-cell.rear cracked in wood - 2-ceiling in cell.missing,loose hanging@various loc.3-apt3r fls.in kit&bthrm are sagging&out of plumbing,remedy:repair&/or replce.
May 22, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. hazardous defect is large hole in ceiling of apt 1l kitchen and bathroom wall. in bathroom is hanging and in unattachedto wall corner separating rear wall and walls third floor right. also
Jan 6, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect is cellar floor beams 3 defective and cellar ceiling wood girder at rear defective and ceiling is open from leaking and defective all floors 1st 1l-1r 2nd 2l&2r 3rd 3l&3r def
Mar 19, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3186 / 47
- Assessed value
- $141,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365610, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 85 Starr Street
Who owns 85 Starr Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ridgewood Bushwick Homesteading Assistan Ce Housing.
Does 85 Starr Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 Starr Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 85 Starr Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 Starr Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.