1223 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03406-0059Map
Owner of record: Happy Family Gardeninc
1223 Halsey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Happy Family Gardeninc. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 26
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 68
- 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 20, 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.
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 10, 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 14, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ,refridgerator with doors attached at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ,stair plates and risers 6,9 and 10th from bottom , 1st story
Nov 18, 2017
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 incandecsent light required. (light fixture present)
Nov 17, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - 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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing marble saddle at south door in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods the drop ladder out of gravity hook at rear fire escape
Jun 27, 2012
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 1L
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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the bathroom from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at the entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs public hall all stys
Apr 7, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall bulkhead to roof
Apr 7, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect entire stairway pulling away from wall at east stringer 4 sty to public hall bulkhead roof er1 dob 3070568
Apr 7, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread 6th up from bottom cellar to 1 sty public hall stairs er1
Apr 7, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - 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 200 watts minimum
Feb 12, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on door vestibule to 1 sty public hall
Oct 27, 1997
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection water supply pipe bathtub bathroom 3 sty south apt 3r melendez. , section '' ''
Mar 20, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Mar 20, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak ceilings bathroom and kitchen 2 sty south apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Mar 20, 1997 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak ceiling kitchen 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1996 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling bathroom 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1996 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin 2 sty east apt 2r , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1996 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2r rivera , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1996 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of disused building materials 1 sty public hall.
Oct 24, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.
Oct 24, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out .
Sep 23, 1994
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective steel washbasin bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures shower bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures shower bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet kitchen 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor front room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1994 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass bottom sash west window south room 1 sty west apt 1l. , section '' ''
Aug 3, 1994 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is: the stairway from the 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to roof is defective & pulling away from the wall, treads & risers loose at various locations. remedy: repair and/or replace the
Apr 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 4, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close
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- General
Cabinet
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
May 30, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,890 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,642 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3406 / 59
- Assessed value
- $708,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317111, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 1223 Halsey Street
Who owns 1223 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Happy Family Gardeninc.
Does 1223 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 1223 Halsey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1223 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1223 Halsey Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.