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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- 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 - 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at front yard of building
Mar 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a gutter, properly connected to drainage system, for proper drainage at northside of building
Mar 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall , 1st story
Mar 22, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 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 - 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 4l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to building
Mar 12, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to bldg , 1st story
Jul 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at entrance to building , 1st story
May 21, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.