157 St Nicholas Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03261-0002Map
Owner of record: Balintarp Corp.
157 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Balintarp Corp.. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 28, 2026. 3 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 29
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itmes at public hall, 2nd story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household itmes at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire screen below sky light at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
May 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
May 28, 2026
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wire screen below sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 13, 2026
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 20
- 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
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
B4a,50a,50b,50c. (50a) fixed ventilation for boiler room blocked. (50) flue pipe not sealed to chimmy base. (50c) boiler safety valve not in upright position.
Aug 6, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Line of travel
Line of travel
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1LF
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 1LF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 1LF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 19, 2019 · Apt 1LF
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
May 25, 2005 · Apt FIRE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 17, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 17, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Nov 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 25, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 24, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2003 · Apt 1-L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3261 / 2
- Assessed value
- $366,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305328, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 157 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 157 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Balintarp Corp..
Does 157 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.