71 Cornelia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03374-0055Map
Owner of record: Vargas, Juan
71 Cornelia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vargas, Juan. HPD has recorded 181 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 181
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 122
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 · 181
- 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 - 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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light switch cover est wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 2024
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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete thread 3rd up from bottom broken creating a fall hazard at buildng front at stoop
Feb 15, 2023
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 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15445271 issued 20-oct-22 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway of building
Sep 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective trip hazard from the broken concrete treads 3rd and 5th from bottom at stoop
Sep 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 23, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 3rd upper from bottom at public stair at front at entrance to building court
Sep 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to the building court
Sep 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electrical switch at south wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd cement thread at building entrance at stoop
Sep 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 26, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a sealed shut egress door at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 11, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 17, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Haz
May 17, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: garage door removed concrete block wall with swing door installed. occupancy contrary to that allow by bu ilding dept record. from 3 family dwelling & garage to garage converte d to professional music studd musical equipment / recording booth/ sou nd board. couches, paneling
May 17, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of corrections with the dept of buildings for vio# 39071218y, file a certificate of correction
Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for vio# 39143668l, file a certificate of correction
Aug 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: failure to comply with law for drainage system per bc 3201.4, drainage water collected from a roof, awning, canopy or marquee, other than canvas and flexib
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to certify correction. failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings, contained in summonses 35274441l, 39071218y, 39143668l, 39143669n
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3 ý20114 code¨ 27-345; bc 711.2.4ý2022 code¨. at the time of inspection of the cellar level, i observed the rear missing ceil
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at the time of inspection, i observed a 3pcs bathroom in the cellar level. work is completed 100%, no filings i dob records for the work described., obtain all permits
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection of the cellar level, i observed sewer line not capped in the rear room and evidence of backflow on the wall and floor., repair
Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Front stoop is in disrepair with a defective tread for the third step up. the bathroom sink has been removed with the remaining piping leaking. kitchen soffit is defective and open., repair and/replace; make al
Oct 1, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceway enclosures cable armor.service ground raceway not continuous in basement.rem:provide effective electrical continuity.rem:obtain permit.
Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Uccpancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.noted:garage at rear of premises converted to a dwelling.garage door removed and cement blocks and swing door constructed.remedy:discontinue ill
Jun 11, 2001
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling fo rmore than the legally approved number of families. building dept records which indicate residence legally ,approved for 3 families. residence now altered for oc
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: garage door removed concrete block wall with swing door installed.occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept. records. from 3 family dwelling and garage converted to
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $900
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district ; 3 family dwelling and garage -garage used as recording studio .1st floor apt front room used as business office for recording studio and rock and rool band concert bookin
May 17, 2000 · Penalty $240
Resolve - Hazardous
Hazardous work without a pemrit : work noted; cage fence enclosure with aluminum shed style roof installed at front and side lot lines of property with key locks installed on egress side of gates contrary to 27
Apr 26, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit doors and doors provideing access to exit shall comply with the following : re : fire protection requirements: exit doors and corridors shall not require a key to operate from the side of egress and shall
Apr 26, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 5, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
May 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,980 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3374 / 55
- Assessed value
- $91,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317739, last renewed Oct 23, 2003.
Questions about 71 Cornelia Street
Who owns 71 Cornelia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vargas, Juan.
Does 71 Cornelia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 181 housing violations at this property.
Is 71 Cornelia 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 71 Cornelia Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 71 Cornelia Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.