291 Cornelia Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03377-0041Map

291 Cornelia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 291 Cornelia, LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 75
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 14
HPD complaints: 150

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Sep 20, 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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 75

BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard, 1st story
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, luggage, broom, mops at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporarily installed wedge at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 9, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Sep 9, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal frame at sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at building front
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed

See all 75 HPD violations

DOB building violations · 6

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order for summons # 39143273r issued 3/29/25., comply with commissioner's order
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons # 39143272p issued 3/29/25., comply with commissioner's order
May 20, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at cellar level in electrical and gas room observed bed, sneakers leaning on electrical panels, and sheetrock, bed frame and cardboard boxes throughout roo
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at cellar level far back right, room observed 3 bed and frame, clothing, 1 air conditioner, mirror and 2 persons., restore to prior legal condition; d
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $60,030
Resolve
Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. at cellar level far back, left room observed 1 bed and frame set up arranged for sleeping., restore to prior legal condition; discontinue illegal occu
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $60,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. dob records indicate 6 class a apartments floors 1 - 3. at cellar level front left room observed 1 bed and frame, tv and stand, hygiene products and 1
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $60,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. dob records indicate 6 class a apartments floors 1 - 3. at cellar level center back left room observed 1 bed and frame, 1 bicycle, sneakers and clothe
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $57,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at cellar level observed associated electrical work for lighting throughout multiple rooms., obtain permit
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at cellar level observed associated plumbing work for 2 bathroom's 1st with toilet, sink and 2nd withstand up shower, kitchen area has residential sink. no permit on file., obtain permit
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at cellar level observed full height partitions dividing into 5 single room occupancy's, doors and knobs with locks is a class a apartment. no permit on file., obtain permit
Mar 29, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active

See all 14 ECB violations

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
No lighting
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt HALLWA
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
No lighting
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close

See all 150 HPD complaints

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 (C1)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 3
Residential units: 7
Building area: 5,372 ft²
Lot area: 2,633 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3377 / 41
Assessed value: $665,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #332589, last renewed Aug 20, 2026.

Questions about 291 Cornelia Street

Who owns 291 Cornelia Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 291 Cornelia, LLC.

Does 291 Cornelia Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 291 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 291 Cornelia Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 291 Cornelia Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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