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156 Linwood Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03926-0038Map

Owner of record: Espinoza, Karla

156 Linwood Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Espinoza, Karla. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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

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 · 85

  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage water thru/.out cellar. er1.

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose newell post 1 sty. public hall stair.

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st story apt 1, bathroom & kitchen. er-1

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1. er-1

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cords at south wall front room, 1s story apt 1.

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall & floor tiles bathroom, 2nd story apt -2.

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of sewage thru/out cellar. er-1.

    Jul 19, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen fixture, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1st story apt fixtures.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents 1st and 2nd story apt. have evidence of rats.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing blausters at stairs and 1st & 2nd story public hall.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose balustrade from 1st story public hall to 2nd story public parts.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apt 2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st. story apt. kitchen and bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective acoustic ceiling tiles bathroom 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar throughout.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st. story apt. 1 kitchen and bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar chimney at roof.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water supply line at bathroom wash basin 1st. story apt. #1.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing window glass lower sash 1st. sty. apt #1 front room.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for 2nd story public hall 60 watts.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hanging ceiling tiles at ceiling bathroom, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2nd story apt fixtures,

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures, 1st story apt.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden flooring at porch at 1st. sty. front.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door, 2nd story apt.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt 2, kitchen and bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass panel at vestibule door 1st. sty. apt public hall.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty . apt. 1.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apt #2, kitchen and bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in bathroom, of 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and west walls, in northeast room, of 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles, in 2nd story apt #2, bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frames, throughout 2nd story apt #2, bathroom.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven door to gas range, in 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in kitchen, of 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and south wall in center room, of 2nd story apt #2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 2nd story apt 2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters at 1st story to 2nd story public hall stairs total -4

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2nd story apt 2.

    Nov 25, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit windows , throughout 1st story apt 1.

    Nov 24, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 1st story apt 1

    Nov 24, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to 1st story apt 1.

    Nov 24, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the viol condition of ecb #34547186h in that a 'class a' apt has been erected in the cellar w/o permit. viol written based upon based upon no record

    Mar 14, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Vio of parking regulations in a residential dist. note:in front yard of above premises a brown 4 door infiniti w/nys plate#dje9784 was parked at time of inspection. there is no curb cut which means the vehicle

    Nov 28, 2006 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:at cellar level full height partition walls erected & plumbing lines installed creating a class"a" apt. said apt consist of bedrooms,3pc bath,livingroom & kit w/gas stove.

    Nov 28, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved# of fams. note:above premises has been converted from a 1 fam dwelling into a 2 fam dwelling. at cellar level full height

    Nov 28, 2006 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district - r- 6. noted: created off- street parking pad at front yard of property lot, with parked passenger- 4 doors vehicle- model infiniti, license plate #dj

    Nov 21, 2005 · Penalty $240

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,449 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3926 / 38
Assessed value
$46,860
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825333, last renewed Oct 18, 2024.

Questions about 156 Linwood Street

Who owns 156 Linwood Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Espinoza, Karla.

Does 156 Linwood Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 Linwood 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 156 Linwood Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 Linwood Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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