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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 21, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 141

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down stoppper at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Feb 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story

    May 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and flower pots at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing fire stopping material at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Apr 23, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak temporary seal to entrance door to bldg

    Jul 23, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked

    Dec 21, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.