173 Starr Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03187-0038Map
Owner of record: 173 Starr NY LLC
173 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 173 Starr NY LLC. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 141
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Mar 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stoppper at entrance door to building , 1st story
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at south
May 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story
May 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and flower pots at public hall, 1st story
Feb 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at south
Feb 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq.ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story balcony building front at fire escape
Sep 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony building front at fire escape
Sep 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 4th story
Sep 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trees limbs intruding into fire escape obstructing egress at fire escape, section at north
Sep 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing fire stopping material at ceiling at cellar
Sep 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction material and garbage at air shaft, 1st story
Sep 10, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since .... 09-27-2013,
Sep 27, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 6-23-2013
Jun 23, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since ..
Mar 25, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold furniture and garbage at bldg front
Feb 14, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 17, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Apr 23, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak temporary seal to entrance door to bldg
Jul 23, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Jul 2, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door
Dec 21, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to fixtures thru out 3 sty west apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical hookup from vacant apt 3r to 3 sty west apt 3l extension cords being used located at apt 3r
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 3 sty west apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures washbasin and kitchen sink 3 sty west apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l located at apt 3l
Dec 21, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
Dec 21, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly entrance 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Dec 20, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity thru out 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Dec 20, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty west apt 3l irrizary. located at apt 3l
Dec 20, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor front room 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Dec 20, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 3 sty west apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Dec 20, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 41
- 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 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 3, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 28, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 24, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 6, 2010
V%*-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 - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 14, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 5, 2006
V%*-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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without permit noted installation of glass and aliminum frame door for outside and partition walls at front changing layouts remedy: obtain permit
Jun 19, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 1, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 4, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted: bldg dept records indicates cellar level to be occupied as living & storage only w/o sleeping at time of inspection observed cellar level at
Sep 10, 2014 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permtit. 1) at cellar level installed full height partition walls creating 2 bedrooms. 2) at exposure 1 & 3 installed new metal fire escapes from the 2nd fl to 4th fl 3) new metal stair case. installed
Sep 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. 1) at front & rear stairs to cellar level (exterior side) no handrailings installed. 2) at rear yard stair case opening 5'ft 6"deep missing guardrailings.
Sep 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35017650k issued on 7/23/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Nov 23, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. noted: job #320093448 non conforming work,installed 2 steel i beams front to back of cellar. girders w/4" square steel columns
Oct 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.noted: work ongoing atroof of 4story building removing cornice and parapet wall. no sidewalkshed erected at time of inspection.debris noted falling unto sidewalk
Jul 23, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note: removal of cornice and parapet wall at roof leveldone contrary to plans issued and approved per job #320093448 approved
Jul 23, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note: at exp #1 decorative cornice/facade in disrepair in danger of pulling away from structure in danger of collapsing onto public sidewalk.
Jul 22, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: the door leading to cellar at bldg. front, is missing along w/missing bricks at cellar front wall, thus leaving the vacant structure open & unguarded to unlawful entry, (2) the
Jan 5, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit.noted:installation of a glass and aluminum frame door for outside and partition walls at front changing layouts.remedy:obtain permit
Jun 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit .hazardous . gut renovation of premises. partition renewed and door entrance removed changing layout of apts pluming and electrical fixtures pinned and particalley repalced . remedy: make
Dec 9, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied withou a valid c of o.alt-1881/89.remedy:obtain valid c of o.
Jan 12, 1996 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Premises being occupied under alteration 1881-89 application without a valid certificate of occupancy- remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy forthwith, or discontinue unlawful use
May 18, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Unknown
Failure to maintain. floor joists for east and west apts 1st floor through 4th floor are rotted anhd defective.
Mar 1, 1989 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 1, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3187 / 38
- Assessed value
- $585,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306027, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 173 Starr Street
Who owns 173 Starr Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 173 Starr NY LLC.
Does 173 Starr Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 Starr 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 173 Starr Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 Starr 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.