221 Himrod Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03268-0047Map
Owner of record: Mf Blue Valley Apartments, LLC
221 Himrod Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mf Blue Valley Apartments, LLC. HPD has recorded 103 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 103
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 149
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 · 103
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at the ceiling, east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at water closet and wash basin installed at illegal duplex 1r, west 1 at cellar
May 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 breaching of the floor slab and installing staircase to connect the first story and the cellar creating a illegal duplex 1r, west 1 at cellar
May 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections consisting of wash basin and water closet installed at cellar of illegal duplex 1l east 1
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of staircase erected breaching floor to cellar creating illegal duplex located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at water closet and wash basin at cellar located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door
Jan 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at building entrance door
Jan 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at water closet and wash basin at cellar
Jan 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall inside closet in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercome at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes east 1 room at cellar (duplex apt) located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes east 3 room at cellar (duplex apt) located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover to the heat register at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1R
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
Mar 23, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1R
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make site safe,contact the dob
Sep 8, 2010
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of buildings records.floors breached with story leading to 1st story creating an illegal duplex apt at cellar rooms created used for sleeping 2 r
May 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cof and/or the department of buildings records.illegal floor put with stairs erected leading to cellarcreating an illegal duplex inconjunction with the apt partition erecte
Mar 25, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating rooms for living at cellar. inconjunction with the 1st story. half a bathroom present with a w
Jan 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating 2 sro's at cellar for illegal use of living. rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o.
Oct 27, 2017 · Penalty $600
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by const operations noted full gut renovation of entire 1st and 3rd flrs at the 1st and 3rd fl partial removal of load bearing walls causing the flrs to sag in
Oct 27, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted full gut renovation of bldg 1st and 3rd fl removing all electrical plumbing and cutting gas lines causing gas leak as well as the partial removal of load
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,50a,50b,bq9,36. (50a) pipe saefty or relief valve up right.(50b) holes in boiler room walls.
Apr 8, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
May 31, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,350 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3268 / 47
- Assessed value
- $553,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366211, last renewed Mar 12, 2026.
Questions about 221 Himrod Street
Who owns 221 Himrod Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mf Blue Valley Apartments, LLC.
Does 221 Himrod Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 103 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 Himrod 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 221 Himrod Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 Himrod Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.