261 Cleveland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03954-0006Map
Owner of record: U.s. Bank National Association
261 Cleveland Street is a two-family home built in 2007 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is U.s. Bank National Association. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on February 13, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 26
- 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.
Feb 13, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective eroded metal pan beneath platform at 2nd story building front
Sep 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts posted vacate order #258738 for apartment #2 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective concrete and metal stair case in danger of collapse total of 12 treads at front areaway
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective deffective concrete and missing treads 1,2,4,3,5,6,7,8 up from bottom at building front
Aug 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal stringer creating a trip hazard building front
Aug 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing 4th and 5th metal treads from top at stairs at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 8th and 9th metal tred with concrete slab up from landing at stairs at building front
Aug 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th and 5th metal treads from top of landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective steel tread and riser 6th and 7th up from 2nd story intermediate landing , 2nd story
Aug 10, 2024
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.
Aug 9, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal stair thread sixteen and seventeen from bottom up at building front entrance at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall,( approx. 30 sq ft) at ceiling,(approx 10 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sqft at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 3rd up from bottom at stoop
Feb 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sqft at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15722991 issued 15-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 1
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 5, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner, note metal stair to the 2nd floor apartment at front is corroded, rusting and defective. stair threads and risers are missing. this condition have render t
Aug 24, 2024 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit .noted erected steel stairs with landing at front / rusting and disrepair risers., obtain all permits
Jan 22, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
No dot permit posted. upon inspection at abve address approx. 1yd of sand a pallet mortar & a bundle of approx. 300 bricks, and a container laying in street.no dot permit posted for storage of materials in st.
Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Jobsite fence defective: eight foot high fence at this address (bldg demolished) is defective with the entire front portion collapsed to theground and partly resting on the sidewalk with nails sticking up. also
Mar 6, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective (demolition site) note: fence at the front has collapsed to the ground with nails sticking out in place and presenting a danger to the public. the front portion of the north side fence
Dec 7, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. note: the fence at this demolation site is defective with the front fence observed on the sidewalk with nails sticking up. also, the north side fence is not properly constructed &
Oct 26, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by demolition operation.at the time of inspection roof had been removed and demo at 3rd fl in progress.no fence erected in front of house just wrought iron fenc
Jul 21, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not confrom to building code specification.upon inspection of above address demolition at 3rd fl in progress.sidewalk shed doesnt have light bulbs.stop all work except providing lighting unit
Jul 21, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractor's sign.demolition at 3rd floor in progress.no contractor's sign posted.remedy:provide contractor's sign.
Jul 21, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. hazardous noted: southside wall extending from the first floor level to the third fl. is bulged and is leaning on the bldg of the adjacent property 265 cleveland st. must
Jul 2, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building: hazardous. defects noted: 1) the entire building in out of plumb and is leaning against the adjacent premises of 205 cleveland st. 2) the rear south east corner of the building is
Jun 27, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall(hazardous) note:southside wall extending from the first floor level to the third floor has bulgedand is leaning on the building of the adjacent property 265
Feb 12, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall note:rear of the south sideexterior wall is bulging and is leaning against the adjacent building on 265 cleveland st the floor at the 2 level is also sagging as
Feb 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall (hazardous). side wall adj.to 265 at 2nd floor rear is bulged approx 1 foot & leaning on 265 cleveland ave. remedy: file plans obtain all approvals & permits. make
Oct 24, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building wall note south side wall leaning out of plumb with displace brick nogging and sheeting bluged at rearalso floor sagging at rear south remedy:provide immediately temporary
Oct 9, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 11, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 2007
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3954 / 6
- Assessed value
- $52,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 261 Cleveland Street
Who owns 261 Cleveland Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is U.s. Bank National Association.
Does 261 Cleveland Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 Cleveland 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 261 Cleveland Street built?
City records list 2007 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 Cleveland 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.