161 Starr Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03187-0043Map
Owner of record: Starr Street Realty LLC
161 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 Starr Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2018. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 126
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder and buckets. at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 2, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Aug 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l
Dec 17, 1988 · Apt 2L
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 & on boiler room door.
Dec 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Sep 23, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - 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
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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 3L
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 / 43
- Assessed value
- $585,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332412, last renewed Jul 6, 2026.
Questions about 161 Starr Street
Who owns 161 Starr Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Starr Street Realty LLC.
Does 161 Starr Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Starr Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 Starr Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 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.