229 East 43 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04897-0047Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Ricardo
229 East 43 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Ricardo. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 52
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Mar 8, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Aug 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires al north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 4, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, baseboard at north wall, east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall wall, west wall, south wall, 1st closet from west at north wall wall, east wall, north wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the west wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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) south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 north wall, chair rails at south wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 north at east wall door frame, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing and discarded radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 18, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 30, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing (tenant- angus nicholasi) in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 15, 2001 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty south apt 1f. located at apt 1f
Mar 20, 1990 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 walls erected cellar front & rear creating rooms.
Mar 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Mar 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 17, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4897 / 47
- Assessed value
- $230,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306840, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 229 East 43 Street
Who owns 229 East 43 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Ricardo.
Does 229 East 43 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 229 East 43 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 229 East 43 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 229 East 43 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.