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251 Covert Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03418-0045Map

Owner of record: 251 Covert LLC

251 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 251 Covert LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 25 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 13, 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 · 26

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective aluminum saddle in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub,wash basin, water closet at cellar

    Apr 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west and north walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story east room #1

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity 2nd story east room #1

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling east room 2nd story east room #1

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2nd story room #1

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood landing at top of stair at bldg entrance to 1st story vestibule

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2nd story south room

    Mar 2, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 8, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Jan 6, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. noted full partition walls and ceilings creating an open living space with for sleeping quarters and 3 piece bathrm w/o permits on file., obtain permit

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Ftm. building in a code compliant manner. observed at apt 1 ground fl level missing sheet rock. approx. 75 sq ft exposing party wall at rear of apt., repair and/replace

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that permitted by the c of o and dob records. at the cellar level, an active laundry area with washer and dryer, bed, and 2 closets., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Ftm. observed party wall missing bricks exposing sheetrock of adjacent property creating a fire hazard and possible fire penetration to adjacent property., repair and/replace

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. observed 3 piece bathrm installed with water waste lines along with gas feed for gas dryer without permits on file for scope of work perfrormed, obtain permit

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without permit. observed new electrical high hat lights, outlets, switches throughout cellar floor without permits on file for scope of work performed., obtain permit

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35117159z issued on 1/6/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 3, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35117159z issued on 1/6/15. residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. 1st fl 1 fami

    Jun 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35117160x issued on 1/6/15. for interior work done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35117159z issued on 1/6/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for resident altered as 2 family & 3 sro's. remedy: file a c of

    Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35117159z issued on 1/6/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Feb 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio #35117160x issued on 1/6/15. interior work creating sro's w/o permit. no permit has been issued to remedy the condition cited. remedy: comply with

    Feb 21, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. 1st fl 1 family & 1 sro 2nd fl 1 family & 2 sro's for a total of 2 families & 3 sro's. all rooms have separate locking

    Jan 6, 2015 · Penalty $57,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. at 1st fl erected full height partitions creating 1sro. 2nd fl full height partitions creating 2 sro's. remedy: obtain permits if feasible.

    Jan 6, 2015 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1GROUN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    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 / 45
Assessed value
$121,980
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 251 Covert Street

Who owns 251 Covert Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251 Covert LLC.

Does 251 Covert Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 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 251 Covert Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 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.