157 Linwood Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03927-0014Map
Owner of record: Defoe, Pascal E
157 Linwood Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Defoe, Pascal E. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 65
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 61
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 7, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Jan 9, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of defective wiring at circuit breaker box at cellar
Jul 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 3, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at 2 sty. private hall
Jun 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door to rear yard at cellar
Jun 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 23, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north, south & east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 23, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling inside closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 23, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Section 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall ceiling, 1st closet from west at north wall wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkey plster ceiling and wall, in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall shelf, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective handle at water closet tank in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wring at east wall, vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Section 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2F
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
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters, total of 2 at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 2, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jan 2, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at cellar
Jan 2, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Work w/out a permit. note observed @ the time of insp a recently done curb cut/driveway in front of the caption premises. the are to records of filing for permits or approval for the above works. rem: obtain pe
Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Wokr w/o permit. at time of inspection in cellar i observed gas fired dryer w/new gas piping. laa#340137916,laa#320650924 are for boilers & hot water heaters(no)to install new gas line for dryer. notional & dis
Apr 10, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & certification by dob. at time of i oberved in cellar 2 boilers,2 hot water heaters,dryer w/new gas piping. no finish inspection under laa 340137916,& no inspection
Apr 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 20, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
May 20, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,168 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3927 / 14
- Assessed value
- $48,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #812832, last renewed May 27, 2014.
Questions about 157 Linwood Street
Who owns 157 Linwood Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Defoe, Pascal E.
Does 157 Linwood Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 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 157 Linwood Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Linwood Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.