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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 52

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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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  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.