255 Covert Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03418-0043Map

255 Covert Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 2c5o Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 22 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 27
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 57

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 27

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.
Dec 3, 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system from building front entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout on ceramic tiles south wall in bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items shoe racks at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 22, 2020 · Apt 3
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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door locking device in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2nd story apt
Mar 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Hazardous
B4b 50 bq9 36 *b4b hazardous* 50) fumes filling house from portable kerosene heating on 1st floor while house is being gut rehabed. * cease use order on heater. *bq9- work without permit or ara's filed with dob
Feb 9, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 24, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
May 21, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Doors
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Doors
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 2
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,844 ft²
Lot area: 1,975 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3418 / 43
Assessed value: $121,980
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #816186, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 255 Covert Street

Who owns 255 Covert Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2c5o Equities LLC.

Does 255 Covert Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 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 255 Covert Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 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.