298 Covert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03425-0014Map
Owner of record: Ink 298 Covert LLC
298 Covert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ink 298 Covert LLC. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 107
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 111
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 107
- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 3 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 24, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperture of 130 at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 6, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 9, 2024
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at north and south yards
Oct 9, 2024
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents ..at building front yard
May 7, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wll in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 square foot at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats yard
Apr 29, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 square foot at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16935191 issued 29-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door with fire-rated door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at the west radiator in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall, east wall, south wall, and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #321686733 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Oct 28, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,725 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3425 / 14
- Assessed value
- $520,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331482, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 298 Covert Street
Who owns 298 Covert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ink 298 Covert LLC.
Does 298 Covert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.
Is 298 Covert Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 298 Covert Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 298 Covert Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.