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120 Tapscott Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03532-0036Map

Owner of record: David Ben LLC

120 Tapscott Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is David Ben LLC. HPD has recorded 127 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
127
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
48

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 127

  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2r , vacate order # 261123 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1r , vacate order # 261123 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3f , vacate order #261123 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3r , vacate order # 261123 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling, wall outlets and light switches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls,ceiling, floor and broken windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls,ceiling, floor and broken windows in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls,ceiling, floor and broken windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at the roof

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sash at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling, wall outlets and lights switchs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at skylight

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west, south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall at vestibule

    Nov 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18444276 issued 26-nov-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and household items, at 1st stack from south, at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Mar 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east at fire escape, 2nd story

    Mar 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ...exposed electrical wires at the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...bulkhead door

    Oct 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose from the west wall, lower cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ....key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx . 4 sq. feet at ceiling and north and east wall. in the bathroom located at apt if, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2022 · Apt IF

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx . 4 sq. feet at ceiling and north and east wall. in the bathroom located at apt if, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15484519 issued 06-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 6, 2022 · Apt IF

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq.ft at ceiling , 3 sq.ft at west wall, 2 sq.ft at south wall, 2 sq.ft at north wall, and 1 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15453200 issued 30-oct-22 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Inadequate details on approved plans dated 12/06/08 for installation a nd an charge of new floor joists in masonry walls noted: new joists in stalled under alt2 permit under entire first floor and at bathrooms in upper floor #310206443 remedy: stop allwork amend plans call sep exca vation 212 442-1698 for appt to rescind stop work order

    Jan 13, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of insp ection. work ongoing under alt 2 permit #310206443. no plans on site 1/2 hour later plans delivered with stamp. but no dob perferating remedy: stop all work. provide plans. call sep/ex/gr for appt. to resc ind stop work 212 442-1698/1544

    Nov 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    May 4, 1998

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Summons issued for failure to maintain due debris to include bushes, a motorcycle, garbage can lid at ground level of exposure #1, repair and/replace

    Mar 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. bc2109.7.3 27-600 rs10-1 27-600 misc. sec 9.5/9.6 misc violationsfailure to provide an garage of flr joists in masonry walls. noted: work on going under nb permit #310206443 new wood flr joists have been

    Jan 13, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all person & property affected by construction operations. 'no smoking' signs w/i construction site not observed or inadequate in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1 and fc 310.

    Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class"a"aptcreated at cellar fixtures present.remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy.

    May 8, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 3, 2022 · Apt IF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,300 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3532 / 36
Assessed value
$378,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304241, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 120 Tapscott Street

Who owns 120 Tapscott Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Ben LLC.

Does 120 Tapscott Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 127 housing violations at this property.

Is 120 Tapscott Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 120 Tapscott Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 120 Tapscott 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.