15 East 31 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04885-0063Map
Owner of record: Benjamin, Terah
15 East 31 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Benjamin, Terah. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 12
- 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceiling walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2019 · Apt 3
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 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 9, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- General
Windows
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jul 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 15
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,048 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4885 / 63
- Assessed value
- $64,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819232, last renewed Sep 2, 2022.
Questions about 15 East 31 Street
Who owns 15 East 31 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benjamin, Terah.
Does 15 East 31 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 15 East 31 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 15 East 31 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 15 East 31 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.