173 East 31 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04916-0061Map
Owner of record: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
173 East 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 80
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 77
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 · 80
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures inadequate volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at 2nd closet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door frame at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the private hallway , the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18752806 issued 01-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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, 2nd 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
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
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, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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, 2nd 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
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
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, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west and north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall, east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors attached at 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, east and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling, north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18498347 issued 11-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the private hallway , the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
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 east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
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, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd 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
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
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 from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 173
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt HOME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt BACKRO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt BACKRO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt BACKRO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1STF
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1STF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 1STF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,976 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,967 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4916 / 61
- Assessed value
- $58,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818563, last renewed May 4, 2018.
Questions about 173 East 31 Street
Who owns 173 East 31 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
Does 173 East 31 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.
Is 173 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 173 East 31 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 173 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.