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428 East 31 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04964-0019Map

Owner of record: Bernbluz Realty LLC

428 East 31 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bernbluz Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
74

What to know

Concern
8 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gates installed on exterior side of window frames protruding onto 3rd story balcony, hindering egress at fire escape at east

    Mar 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gates installed on exterior side of window frames protruding onto 2nd story balcony, hindering egress at fire escape at east

    Mar 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding onto 2nd story balcony at fire escape at east

    Mar 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front yard of building

    Mar 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a gutter, properly connected to drainage system, for proper drainage at northside of building

    Mar 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall , 1st story

    Mar 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 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
  • 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 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building

    Mar 12, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story

    Jul 28, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at entrance to building , 1st story

    May 21, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercomcommunication system in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 6L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 6l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 6L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north, the 5th room from north at east, the 5th room from north at west located at apt 6l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt 6L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at east in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2006 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 23, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed within the side yard of the multi dwelling building garbage debris and discarded materials stored in the side yard of the premises household waste and miscellaneous debris scatte

    Apr 15, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. & all parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. observed exp #1&4 curb cut approx. 10' wide illegal created to access an illegal parking pad. cc maintained w/out dob approval contrary

    Apr 15, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35236177y issued on 05/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to th

    Sep 5, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236177y issued on 5/30/17 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ comm's order &/or file a cert of corre

    Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed drywall partitions.erected at cellar to create five,sro's.observed 3pc bathroom and residential order sink.no dob permits on file for this work.rem:obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal con

    May 30, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department record.noted:city records(hpd#256930)indicate no apartments.at cellar observed five sro's at cellar occupied by males. r

    May 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain exterior bldg wall in that at front of bldg on right side of facade their is cracks in the masonry brick facade also steel lintels above window is rusted & crooked. remedy: maintain exterior bl

    Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 9, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 9, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 4L

    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 (C2)
Year built
1935
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,525 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4964 / 19
Assessed value
$494,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366984, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.

Questions about 428 East 31 Street

Who owns 428 East 31 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bernbluz Realty LLC.

Does 428 East 31 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 428 East 31 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 428 East 31 Street built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 428 East 31 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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