172 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03423-0018Map
Owner of record: Achy-Brou, Frank O
172 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2008 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Achy-Brou, Frank O. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 3, 2017. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 5
- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell front building to apartment 2
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at street entrance metal door to building
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key opertaed door lock on metal security door, , 1st story
Aug 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit: remedy: provide plans, permit for fire escape/engineers report stability ensuring proper installation/structure stability
Feb 22, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Vio#34862944h for illegal conversion from 2 family per c/o to transient hotel w/ offices @ bsmt no record of compliance rem: comply w/ the comms order must file a cert of correction for violation not dismissed
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Vio#34862942y installed illegal hardware on main exit door @ 1st floor and on fire escape egress window @ 2nd & 3rd floor no record of complance rem: comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction for v
Mar 24, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. note: main 1st fl main exit door (@ front) to street has locked double keyed cylinder, (illegal hardware obstruction). 2nd & 3rd fl fire escape egresse window
Jul 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
N.b. occupied w/expd tco. note: building occupied as shelter/transientw/expd tco #310028225t001 expired 11/2/09. remedy: obtain valid c of o
Jul 16, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to (cor ) note: co #310002822 st indicates legal 2 family (basement accessory use,boiler/laundry). contrary to c of o basement occupied as office/reception area for transient hotel/shelter &
Jul 16, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-209.2 failure to comply with commissioner's vacate issued 2-1910 building fully occupied at time of visit. "multiple persons affected" remedy: comply w/commissioner's vacate order.
Feb 22, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted at rear of premises in process of installing steel fire escape for 2nd & 3rd fl at 3rd fl installed water & waste lines for a residential sink & gas line for stove.remedy:obtain per
Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o.c of o #31002822st which expired 11-2-09(temp c of o) indicates premises to be legally approved for a 2-family bsment.accessory uses boil,laundry,now premises conver
Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence alter for occup as dwelling for more than legally approved# of families dob records indicates premises to be a 2-family dwelling now premises converted to be a class "a" apt at 3rd fl w/full kitchen &
Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 5, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 5, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 5, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt PH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt PH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt PH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt PH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3423 / 18
- Assessed value
- $90,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 172 Covert Street
Who owns 172 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Achy-Brou, Frank O.
Does 172 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 172 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 172 Covert Street built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 172 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.