168 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03423-0016Map
Owner of record: Edris M. Lord Living Trust
168 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Edris M. Lord Living Trust. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 6
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info 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 21, 2021
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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm:3st+c wood frame semi attach residential bldg that sustained fire dmg on 1/2/20.severe fire dmg noted@roof framing.dmg party wall noted at 3rd floor(party wall with 166 covert street)dmg noted at east wall missing windows and water dmg throughout.ownr to engage nys pe&contrct to evaluate building & repair under prmt.start repair wrk by 1/20/20
Jan 8, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Contactr commissioners office at 718 802-3677
Jan 7, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Contact commissioner's office at 718 802-3677
Jan 7, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner's swo/contact borough commissioner's office at 71 8 802-3677
Jan 7, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner's swo,contact commissioner's office at 718 802-3677
Jan 7, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Jan 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2019
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed temporary construction fence erected at front of site with permit # b00290757-i1-fn that has be expired since 11/10/2022, no renewal or updated on record as of last inspection dat
Feb 28, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39034223x issued on 01/04/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. unlawfully continued work while on swo. remedy: com
Apr 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39034222y issued on 01/04/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/
Apr 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: a section of approximately 12'x15' feet area of floor and wood joists replaced at 2nd floor level rear. also, noted the entire length of support interior wood columns replaced expo
Jan 4, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted: a section of approximately 12'x15' feet area of floor and wood joists replaced at 2nd floor level rear. also, noted the entire length of in
Jan 4, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3309.4.1 additional safeguards during excavation. at time of inspection on a active jobsite,during soe work at cellar level,it was observed cracks on the wall at exp#2,dirt w/large openings at exp#2 where
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to notify dob w/i 24-48hrs prior to start earth work at time of inspection on a active jobsite at soe phase/demo phase upon reviewing the dept records no(notified)of excavation was provided,prior to ear
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain safe operations at construction jobsite. at time of inspection on a active jobsite,it was observed earthwork removel at exp#2 & 4 approx 5 deep. observed massive cracks at exp#2 wall sagging
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction super failed to perform his duties. at time of inspectionon a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,upon request to see/speak w/construction super arnold matthew #0025921 on pw2 record,no super
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-104.2.2 approved plans for construction. at time of inspectionon a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,upon reviewing dept records,an alt#2 was issued for no change in use,occupancy or egress,it wa
Jan 16, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to designated competent person. at time of inspection on a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,upon to request to see/speak w/competent person,one of the workers on site pablo agustin quito,said
Jan 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3309.4 failure to perform inspection & document of existing bldg & adjoining property-at time of inspection on a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,it was observed cracks at wall at adjacent proper
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Construction super daily log book. at time of inspection on a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,upon request to see construction super arnold matthew daily log book,none was available on site. spoke with
Jan 16, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3309.6 failure to monitor property & adjacent properties. at timeof inspection on a active jobsite at soe phase & demo phase,it was observed at party wall cellar cracks,exterior wall at exp#2 massive crack
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.2.4 failure to provide sanitary facilities. at time of inspection on a active jobsite under soe phase & demo phase,it was observedthat workers on site did not have sanitary facilities on site or proxi
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,430 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3423 / 16
- Assessed value
- $55,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815035, last renewed Jul 15, 2021.
Questions about 168 Covert Street
Who owns 168 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edris M. Lord Living Trust.
Does 168 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 168 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 168 Covert Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168 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.