12 Cedar Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03231-0006Map
Owner of record: Prospect Park Elite LLC
12 Cedar Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Prospect Park Elite LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 29 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 36
- 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 19, 2025
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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock partition erected at public hall encompassing and obstructing first means of egress at scuttle ladder , 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock partition erected at public hall encompassing apt and obstructing first means of egress at scuttle ladder , 3rd story
Jul 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
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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 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 20, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration ceiling sheetrocked and plastered obstructing natural light at skylight
Jul 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock partition erected at 3rd story public hall encompassing apt and obstructing first means egress at scuttle ladder
Jul 20, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder key operated lock at front gate to building.
Feb 8, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, ( hot water heater installed outside of boiler room) in the basement located at public parts 00
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 00
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose flue pipe at hot water heater in the boiler room located at public parts 00
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 00
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl., 2nd story
Oct 29, 2002 · Apt 2FL.
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2001 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2001 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear 1 sty.
Jul 1, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Jul 1, 1987
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jul 1, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has issued a 15 day letter of intent to revoke application #310298175 3/8/10 remedy: stop all work immediately and make site safe contact this offi ce @ 718 802-3685 prior to return to work 0% comp
Mar 17, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Oct 15, 2008
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg walls.note:obs a piece of brick approx 2.5" long that had falled from bldg w/minor cracks in mortar joists and brick @exp #1 area @exp #4 w/missing stucco.rem:make necessary repai
Apr 7, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
"stop all work".work w/o a permit:complete renovation of 3 story masonary bldg w/o permits.observed partition walls,load bearing walls,beams& steel stairs thru out all new.men working at time of inspection stop
Feb 3, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances noted defect at front entry to cellar accumulation of combustible debris (ex trash plastic blankets newspaper ect) has piled up west exterior wall (brick) section
Oct 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.noted steps at entrance of first floor apt is falling apart and occupants of the building who uses the steps can get hurt
Jun 21, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - General
Doors
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2003 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,135 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,602 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3231 / 6
- Assessed value
- $75,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309259, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.
Questions about 12 Cedar Street
Who owns 12 Cedar Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect Park Elite LLC.
Does 12 Cedar Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 12 Cedar 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 12 Cedar Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 12 Cedar 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.