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186 Amboy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03539-0039Map

Owner of record: Amboy Development West LLC

186 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Amboy Development West LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on March 21, 2023.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 21, 2023

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 19

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 6 (vacate #127358), located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at bulkhead.

    Dec 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass to upper & lower sashes, window south 1, at intermediate landing between 3rd & 4th story public halls.

    Dec 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass to upper & lower sashes, window south 1, at intermediate landing between 2nd & 3rd story public halls.

    Dec 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling & walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall & east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall & south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling & walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator gasket in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet in the 1st bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at center, the 1st room from east at south, the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2013 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 11, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 · 18

  • Class - 2

    Observed: at cellar level, exit doors, illegal hardware was installed blocking easy evacuation in case of emergency, provide legal hardware

    Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in the halls failure to install junction boxes to supply power to the emergency lights the use of the light fixture as a raceway is not permitted., perform proper installation; install raceways as pe

    Feb 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    I observed in the electrical room the disconnection of the electrical ground conductor from the water main due to an emergency repair of water main from the street. this is an immediate hazard as the the ground

    Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed on all floors the installation of branch circuit wiring , conduits and emergency light fixtures. no permits on file in dob records covers this work. please note that the issuance of a maintenance per

    Feb 1, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.observed:at 4th floor,3rd floor,2nd floor and cellar level,pu

    Mar 11, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Exit door not self-closing.observed:at roof level and first floor exit door do not allow easy escape from the building in case of exacuationdoors without a self closing system.also at cellar level,exit door do

    Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35287034r issued 07/26/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit. no

    Jan 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287034r issued on 07/26/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi

    Nov 25, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.records indicate no appl was made to correct & certify removal of vio contained in summons #35286724j.rem:comply w/comm's order.

    Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35287034r issued on 07/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Oct 12, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    407.2 misc violation observed in gas meter room on gas piping.impropergas supports.strapping not approved.photo provided.remedy:comply with summons

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit,observed in basement new 4"=3"-2" (n17)drain piping th roughout.no perkits on file not part of app # 310033638.install new gas piping throughout for hooking stoves.photo provided.remedy:obtain

    Jul 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar"camba" storage room,bricks & plaster all walls cracked & spalling. remedy: repair &/or replace condition noted.

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,deviced,materials,appliances or wiring in use. observed throughout basement: expose energized wires, open defective fixtures, open electrical boxes, d

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    +ailure to have new or altered plumbing systems tested,observed throughout basement.installed 4"-3"-2" no hub drainage piping with no dob permits,not part of appl#310033638. installed gas piping thoughout for

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed on 02/13/17 in the cellar at the above address gas main in basement very rusty. the main is ran throughout the basement. rmdy: repair and or replace.

    Feb 13, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    401.5 miscellaneous violation:gas piping not labeled.at the time of myinspection 11:55am on 10/17/2016 at the above place of occurence address i observed gas piping in the cellar area not labeled to indicate th

    Oct 17, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building code compliant: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted: at cellar gas electric meter room, missing fire stopping on ceiling and wall. ceiling open w/pipe,conduit and loose vo

    Mar 31, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 3E

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 11, 2003 · Apt 1E

    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 (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
21,360 ft²
Lot area
6,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3539 / 39
Assessed value
$2,162,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326601, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 186 Amboy Street

Who owns 186 Amboy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amboy Development West LLC.

Does 186 Amboy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 186 Amboy 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 186 Amboy Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 186 Amboy Street?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.