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131 East 31 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04902-0057Map

Owner of record: Downes Mary J

131 East 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Downes Mary J. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on July 26, 2024. 38 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
39
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 26, 2024

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 · 39

  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    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, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from south at west wall wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the 1st closet from south at west wall wall, 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood casing door frame (inside) at south closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal escutcheon plate for steam riser at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap opening above window frame, 1st from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap opening above window frame, 2nd from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap opening above window frame, 1st from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gap opening above window frame, 2nd from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    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, baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from south at west wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device on door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood soffit at porch

    Jul 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the soffit at porch

    Jul 24, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalances [9] at lower window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    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 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Jun 18, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood tread 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 1J

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 1J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 12, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 9, 2006 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 1C

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,280 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4902 / 57
Assessed value
$77,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #824320, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 131 East 31 Street

Who owns 131 East 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Downes Mary J.

Does 131 East 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 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 131 East 31 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 East 31 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.