2161 Strauss Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03584-0019Map
Owner of record: St Catherine, Gregory
2161 Strauss Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is St Catherine, Gregory. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 8 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 33
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 27, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 13, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell at front building to apartment 2f
Mar 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2018
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, 2017
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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Sep 28, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable hasp and staple at bulkhead door to roof .
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder an buckets at bulkhead landinng .
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof west
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof east .
Sep 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 1, 2012 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 23, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 26, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2-F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3584 / 19
- Assessed value
- $199,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317425, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.
Questions about 2161 Strauss Street
Who owns 2161 Strauss Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St Catherine, Gregory.
Does 2161 Strauss Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 2161 Strauss 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 2161 Strauss Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2161 Strauss Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.