156 Cornelia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03382-0030Map
Owner of record: Edmond Varner
156 Cornelia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Edmond Varner. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 12
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 · 58
- 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 - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at door leading to cellar at public hall
Sep 21, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall
Sep 21, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit window lower sash at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit doors at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and west walls in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 27, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3
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 23, 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.
Feb 23, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 , 1st story
May 17, 2017
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 , , 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
May 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
May 17, 2017
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 23, 2011
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing putty upper & lower sash windows basement apt 1 thru out. located at apt 1
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover unopenable 3 sty public hall to roof er1.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide ventilation louvre boiler room enclosure cellar.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room enclosure cellar.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling rear cellar.
Dec 2, 1987
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear balcony.
Dec 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches basement apt 1 thru out. located at apt 1
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective basement apt 1. located at apt 1
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Dec 2, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric switch plate cover north wall 1 sty public hall.
Nov 23, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe east wall 1 sty south apt 2 kitchen. located at apt 2
Nov 23, 1987 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty south apt 2 lewis. located at apt 2
Nov 23, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose newel post & handrail 1 sty public hall.
Nov 23, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,499 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3382 / 30
- Assessed value
- $119,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333281, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.
Questions about 156 Cornelia Street
Who owns 156 Cornelia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edmond Varner.
Does 156 Cornelia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 156 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 156 Cornelia Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 156 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.