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161 Harman Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03276-0046Map

Owner of record: Harman Terrace LLC

161 Harman Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Harman Terrace LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 6 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 19, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 44

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1l lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Aug 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories and its components at building front at fire escape

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories and its components at rear yard at fire escape

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Aug 8, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 defective

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox defective at public hall

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2026

    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 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Nov 10, 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.

    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 30, 2019

    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 17, 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing balusters (total-2) at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors wall fire stairs public hall all stys.

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock entrance door 1 sty public hall.

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule and 1 sty public hall.

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing balusters stair from 2 to 1 sty public hall.

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stys public halls.

    May 21, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2 sty apt 2l thru out. located at apt 2l

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 3 sty apt 3l thru out. located at apt 3l

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 sty apt 1r thru out. located at apt 1r

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all rear balconies.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also mortise lock & chain door guard 3 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door entrance 2 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r

    Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters balustrade 2 sty pub hall.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 1 to 2 stys pub halls.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule 1st sty fixture present lights not on night inspection.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape rear all parts.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear all stys.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear 1st sty.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3rd sty public hall.

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 front entrance fixture present light not on night inspection

    Aug 18, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 2, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 12, 2004 · Apt 2L

    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
3276 / 46
Assessed value
$573,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350863, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 161 Harman Street

Who owns 161 Harman Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harman Terrace LLC.

Does 161 Harman Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Harman 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 161 Harman Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Harman 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.