256 Menahan Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03317-0024Map

256 Menahan Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cooper, Jasper. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 56
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 49

What to know

Concern

10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jun 10, 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

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 · 56

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 10, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 22, 2023
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 24, 2023
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 14, 2022
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
BHazardous
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Sep 1, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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 27, 2017
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, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 31, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolts with eye at door to bulkhead , 3rd story
May 26, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at. ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door 1st. sty. public hall to cellar
Apr 11, 2007
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled wall and floor in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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 3, 3rd story
May 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2004
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat droppings found in cellar
Jul 27, 1992
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at vestibule
Jul 27, 1992
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front entrance of bldg
Jul 27, 1992
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 4

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Dec 10, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940240k issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Jun 28, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940238l issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Jun 28, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940239n issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Jun 28, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940239n issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940238l issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34940240k issued on 2.18.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c/c.
Apr 5, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. noted: at rear fire escape: drop ladder os off its guides;rear yard safe refuge for fire escape is being used for storage of tables & chairs in conjuctio
Feb 18, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway. noted: exit from fire escape blocked by storage of tables & chairs. remedy: remove all obstructions.
Feb 18, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered building occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: 1st fl occupied as catering hall at time of inspection w/o valid c of o or safeguards in place for such use. remedy: discontinue illegal use. agg 2: 1st flr
Feb 18, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2DFL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2DFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 2DFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2NDF
Close

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Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 21, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cooking gas
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,732 ft²
Lot area: 2,183 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3317 / 24
Assessed value: $109,440
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #354937, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 256 Menahan Street

Who owns 256 Menahan Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cooper, Jasper.

Does 256 Menahan Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 Menahan 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 256 Menahan Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Menahan Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.