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158 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03703-0027Map

Owner of record: Penn Apartments LLC

158 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Penn Apartments LLC. HPD has recorded 216 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
216
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
643

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 5, 2025

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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 216

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consistent of house hold item at east at fire escape

    Jul 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and west walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 16

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

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

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , latch set and door frame at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling by heat riser pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling by heat riser pipe in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling by heat riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked ddor at basement at basement

    Jan 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all radiators and risers in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all doors and door trims and windowframes in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 15 sq/ft at the east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners protruding beyond window sill on 2nd and 3rd story balconies, building front at east fire escape

    Jan 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at roof bulkhead

    Jan 26, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slide bolt installed on iron door at building front, east yard

    Jan 26, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of household items and garbage at south yard

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories, at public hall

    Oct 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear and south yard

    Oct 17, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bycicles at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door , 4th story

    Jul 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner unit at 2nd, 3rd and 4th stories balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jul 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at south at fire passage way

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling at south at fire passage way

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration breaching at north wall creating a door opening at south at fire passage way

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at south at fire passage way

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concrete floor raised approximately 12 inches creating a trip hazard at south at fire passage way

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening slidie bolt with eye capable of being pad-locked installed at gate obstructing egress from fire escape at front of building

    Jun 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    May 10, 2019 · Apt 15

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, all story balconies at building front

    Jan 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2018 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    Maintain building forthwith

    Feb 2, 2008

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:leader of roof drain missing from approx 2fl down.mortar washed out of brick under leader also forward of leader on left side of bldg bricks at door lintel

    May 19, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner: provide required corridor w/ per bc 1016.2:27-364 noted: ex.) passageway ( means of egress from rear fire escape) leading from front of bldg to rear has its co

    Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction noted debris trash combustible unsalvage items has accumulated and piled up at side of bldg obstruction exit passageway creating a hazardous condition for tenant occupying a

    Apr 2, 2008 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is verticatl crack and missing eroded mortar joint at fourth story south bearing brick wall at east corner. remedy: repair defective brick work at above locatio

    Jan 9, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2017 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 24, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 10

    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
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
11,028 ft²
Lot area
4,167 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3703 / 27
Assessed value
$540,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366897, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 158 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 158 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Penn Apartments LLC.

Does 158 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 216 housing violations at this property.

Is 158 Pennsylvania Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 158 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 Pennsylvania Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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