81 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05332-0071Map

81 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 81 Church Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on January 14, 2009. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 7
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 13
HPD complaints: 14

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jan 14, 2009

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 · 7

BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entance door to building , 1st story
Jan 14, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit total of 6 at 2nd and 3rd story
Apr 30, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Apr 30, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
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 2f, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass at upper and lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 30, 2008
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor - bathroom - 2nd sty apt.
Aug 25, 2005
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Work without permit: work noted: erected on 20' x 20' x 15' high wooden storage shed at rear yard of store remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Oct 22, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 21, 2000
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Jul 18, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

Class - 2
B254 36.32a.19b.38 50a no clean out on chimney base 50b flue pipe need support 50c flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney 50d no check valve on feed water line 50e no check valve on frrd line 50e exposed wood
Dec 21, 2009
Resolve
Class - 2
B254,4a,19b,36,38,32a,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f. (50a)no valve on extroltank 50b)no check valve on feed water line 50c)pipe safety valve disc harge down no threaded end 50d)boiler not enclose with fire proof mate
Dec 21, 2009
Resolve
Class - 3
36
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active
Class - 3
36/
Nov 24, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legalyapproved number of families. noted: building department records indicates building to be occupied, 1st flr commercial, 2nd flr one family, 3
May 15, 2008 · Penalty $20,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: on 2nd flr 3 sro's are created/built with full height partition walls. 1 of the middle location room has no window/no ventilation . the same condition on 3rd flr 2 sro's are created bu
May 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from the sro at the miole middle location on 2nd flr which as no windows/ventilation as well. remedy: provide required means of egress.
May 15, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records 3 ty 2 class "a" apts converted into 3 sty 6 "b" rooms thru/out/ rem: restore premises to legal conditions.
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted at the back a storage approx 14'x12'x14' high.made of wood has been constructed.remedy:obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: large wood shed approx 14 ftx14 ft constructed at rear of premises also walk in freezer approx 10'x8'x7. high installed in shed at rear of premises. remedy: obtain a permit. i
Jul 21, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit: work noted: erected an 20' x 20' x 15' high wooden storage shed at rea yard of store. remedy: obain permits if feasible or rstore to prior condition
Oct 22, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior builfing: defect is: cornicz on the south side above 3 story at roof area is broken loose and a large section missing. various location of metal connice defective a section of metal
Jul 18, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of building; in that metal approximately 25'in length along roof line is defective, loose, rusted, broken abd missing various locations. debris of rusted metal, pieces of brick scat
Jul 15, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
General
Doors
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Windows
Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close
General
Doors
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close

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Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mold
Jul 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,135 ft²
Lot area: 1,560 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 312
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 5332 / 71
Assessed value: $104,460
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 81 Church Avenue

Who owns 81 Church Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 81 Church Ave LLC.

Does 81 Church Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 81 Church Avenue 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 81 Church Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Church Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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