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
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 · 44
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at building entrance door
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Jun 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 defective
Jun 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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.
Nov 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing missing balusters (total-2) at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall
May 21, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors wall fire stairs public hall all stys.
May 21, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock entrance door 1 sty public hall.
May 21, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters stair from 2 to 1 sty public hall.
May 21, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stys public halls.
May 21, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all rear balconies.
Aug 18, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 2 sty apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Aug 18, 1987 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters balustrade 2 sty pub hall.
Aug 18, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 1 to 2 stys pub halls.
Aug 18, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 1st sty.
Aug 18, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.