1123 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04181-0003Map
Owner of record: Lee, Keum Nim
1123 Liberty Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lee, Keum Nim. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 10 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 13
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
- 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 10, 2025
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 23, 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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system sidewalk flat doors padlocked at building front.
Jun 17, 2016
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
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 3a, 1st story
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 suspended acoustic ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2016 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 suspended acoustic ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2016
Open — Not complied with - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle cover to roof sealed with tar at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work , in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed on security gate from street to building entrance , 1st story
Feb 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable eyelets installed on security gate at street entrance to building , 1st story
Feb 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 03/23/2012
Mar 23, 2012
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
Dec 18, 2010
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since vacant & sealed 11 04 88.
Nov 4, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 7 27 88.
Sep 30, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at exp#1 front erected/installed 1 non illuminated business canopy/awning "new exclusive mens wear". remedy: obtain permit.
Jul 31, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35127556l issued on 05/14/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of corre
Dec 12, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg.noted @ rear of bldg,existing fire escape w/ drop ladder from 2nd to ground fl missing.@ ground fl retail (stove) an illegal wall section installed @ rear reducing width of passageway t
May 14, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed.noted corrugated metalshed installed @ rear,below fire escape,has created permanant obstruction to egress.rem:comply w/ notice of vio
May 14, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted found a corrugated metal shed approx 12ft x 25ft x 12ft high installed @ rear w/o a permit & blocking egress.rem:obtain all required permits.
May 14, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 4, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Window guards
Feb 27, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,277 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4181 / 3
- Assessed value
- $288,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354632, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.
Questions about 1123 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 1123 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee, Keum Nim.
Does 1123 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 1123 Liberty Avenue 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 1123 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1123 Liberty Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.