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261 Himrod Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03269-0038Map

Owner of record: Zev Gold INC.

261 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 Zev Gold INC.. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 2 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
142

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • A

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance , 1st story

    Jun 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jun 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jun 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Feb 11, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material ceiling rear at cellar

    Jun 27, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Crown b-313 boiler=safety valve leaking+spill switch defective+chimney cleanout door not in place+room door does not self close into frame;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Oct 10, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. note: at time of inspection found; 1)a frame shed type structure has been created up against bldg at the rear yard obstructing the fire escape drop ladder.

    Nov 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure t maintain adequate housekeeping note: large piles of constr. debris were observed at the rear of this property. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.

    Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. (fire escape) note: fire escape is being supported with a butt jointed 2" x 4" lumber approx. 16' long. remedy: maintain fire escape.

    Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34456842n in that the rear exterior wall of the 1st fl, the joists of the 1st fl & the fire stopping at the ceiling

    Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. note: bituminous tiles at the front of the bldg. (siding) have decayed & hanging loose with many tiles missing. remedy: maintain bldg.

    Oct 19, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit hazardous. work noted: 1) illegally removed rear exterior 1st floor wall, 2) removal of floor joist from cellar. 3) rem oval of fire stopping at ceiling of cellar. also noted building

    Jun 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted(1) rear wall is bulging & pulling away from foundation at 1st floor level (2)beams are defective & falling at various locations at cellar (3) various stress cracks at interior

    Oct 8, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    25a/39/50/50b/48a/25b/32a/50a/50c 25a-rear of boiler on hartford loop 32a-misisng cover plates on electric boxes low water cutoff relay pigtail 50-missing syphon device pigtail on steam gauge 50a-chimney clean

    Jun 7, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect is at rear of structure exterior wall seperating from foundation bulging out in apt gr on 1st flr.remedy:make safe immedialtely

    May 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain : defect noted : asphalt siding at front of building is loose at variuos areas & in danger of falling remedy : make safemake all repairs

    Apr 12, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is in appartment 1r rear exterior wall is defective and is pulling away from main structure remedy make safe immediately make all necessary forthwith

    Sep 4, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3269 / 38
Assessed value
$557,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #322488, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 261 Himrod Street

Who owns 261 Himrod Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Gold INC..

Does 261 Himrod Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Himrod Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 261 Himrod Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 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.