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
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 · 26
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 9, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story east room #1
Mar 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity 2nd story east room #1
Mar 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling east room 2nd story east room #1
Mar 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches throughout 2nd story room #1
Mar 2, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.