165 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03417-0053Map
Owner of record: B L Covert LLC
165 Covert Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is B L Covert LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2022. 14 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 42
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 · 16
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt unit1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt unit1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2
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.
Feb 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective crack glass lower sash window in the 2nd room from east at center located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary securing of all accessible openings on vacant bldg.
Jan 24, 2001 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. 1st floor sheetrock & demo. stop all work contact this office at 718-802-3685 prior to resuming work remedy: obtain permit
Feb 8, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments: non conforming work noted to plans #340298047: 2nd flr two bathrooms layout,and closets, 1st flr internal stairs to bsmt leve
Dec 18, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.work noted:demolish full height partiions and structrual elements plumbing, wiring, install new(bracing)work 50% complete. remedy:stop all work obrain a permit make safe.
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit 1st floor sheet rock and demo.stop all work.contact this office at (718) 802-4033 prior to resuming work.remedy;obtain permit.
Feb 8, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt SEC
Close - General
Windows
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 6, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,565 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,558 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3417 / 53
- Assessed value
- $89,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825596, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.
Questions about 165 Covert Street
Who owns 165 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is B L Covert LLC.
Does 165 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 Covert 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 165 Covert Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 Covert Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.