26 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03420-0019Map
Owner of record: Covert St. Realty LLC
26 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Covert St. Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 202
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 · 116
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story at boiler room, 1st story
Mar 23, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 5th concrete tread from bottom up at stoop
Mar 23, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heating unit at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at building front basement entrance to cellar at boiler room
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Oct 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
May 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
May 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
May 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story
May 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2021 · Apt 4F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story
May 27, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
May 27, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 4F
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at front fire escape , 3rd story
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work missing 2nd means of egress in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work missing 2nd means of egress in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work missing 2nd means of egress in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing at all stories at front of building at fire escape at north
Apr 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire guard
Apr 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose seat cover at watercloset in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors hinges need to be adjusted in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fire retardant door leading to laundry room at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story
May 25, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes , at cellar
Feb 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 opening created in floor interior stairs erected linking 1st floor with cellar as a duplex apartment contrary to department records located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2018 · Apt 1F
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jun 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 4, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
.at time of inspection observed 3 apartments at 26 covert street, 2f, 3f & 4f with no secondary means of egress
Apr 9, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35461315y issued on 12/12/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for b103: occupancy contrary to c of o. at apt#1f &
Apr 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35461315y issued on 12/12/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy in the cellar. remedy: comply
Jan 28, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35461315y issued on 12/12/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 &
Oct 19, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35407892r issued on 04-09-2019 and to file a certficiate of correctuion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 modification of front
Sep 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35461315y issued on 12/12/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Mar 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407892r issued on 04-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of requ
Jan 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. refer hpd#678594 indicates cellar to be used as accessory use,storage,laundry,however at time of inspection observed in apt#1f &
Dec 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407891p issued on 04-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy or bldg
Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35407892r issued on 04-09-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Jun 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code). noted: at time of inspection found at apts#2f,3f,4f,
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupacy or bldgs dept records. noted: at time of inspection found at cellar level in apt 1f&1b,set up w/bed along w/personal belongings used as sleeping quarte
Apr 9, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; submit a current boiler inspection report
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. cellar is being used in conjunction with 1st story apt 1f
Feb 3, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt UNIT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3B3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 7, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,588 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3420 / 19
- Assessed value
- $495,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335896, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 26 Covert Street
Who owns 26 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Covert St. Realty LLC.
Does 26 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 26 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 26 Covert Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 26 Covert Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.