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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 181

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light switch cover est wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd cement thread at building entrance at stoop

    Sep 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.