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161 Covert Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03417-0055Map

Owner of record: 161 Covert St LLC

161 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 161 Covert St LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 27 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 42

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving near oil boiler center cellar.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1st sty apt.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys balconies fire escape rear.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective flap door cellar to rear yard.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold water bathtub 3 sty north apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door entrance 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard wall around cockloft 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty north apt 2 front room. located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty north apt 2. located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baluster 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 1 sty public hall rear.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires center & rear ceiling cellar.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the thru out cellar.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling rear cellar.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 2 sty rear balcony.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance cellar to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceilings 3 sty north apt 3 bathroom & foyer. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls near stairs all stys public hall.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceilings 2 sty north apt 2 front room bathroom & rear west room. located at apt 2

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty north apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all sty.

    Nov 19, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3

    Nov 19, 1987 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall at exterior south facade a 6'x6' hole between 1st + 2nd floors damaging stucco only. adjacent crane could be possible cause of damage remedy: repair defect

    Jun 16, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 2, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed at first and second floors, ongoing demolition work, including removal of interior drywalls, electrical and plumbing fixture (all bathroom and kitchen acce

    Jan 24, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At front of building slate material has sections missing and some pieces have detached and hang loose., maintain exterior building wall

    Mar 7, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is. brick chimney on south side of roof is leaning in towards roof approx 6'to'8 inches. remedy: repair and/or replace chimney.

    Jul 2, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2009 · 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
2,565 ft²
Lot area
1,558 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3417 / 55
Assessed value
$84,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366511, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.

Questions about 161 Covert Street

Who owns 161 Covert Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 Covert St LLC.

Does 161 Covert Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 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 161 Covert Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Covert 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.