Violations at 138 71 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209 · BBL 3-05889-0014 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
The newest 50 of 257 HPD violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 1st story, section at east
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet, 1st story, section at west
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door at compactor closet, 1st story
Apr 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots & shoe rack at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet, 1st story, section ''east''
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at trash chute hopper door at compactor closet, 1st story, section ''east''
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet at the caulking,gruots joints of the east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'' original violation 16928486 issued 26-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [plastic floor cover of the stair tread obstructed fire door 1st from north at east ] in east sections , at cellar
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood storage shelf with household articles, shopping carts on floor, in west sections, at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet at the caulking,gruots joints of the east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking from the floor tiles to the baseboard ceramic tiles at north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around toilet bowl on the floor., in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding trims around recessed walls of the window 1st from west at north, in the 4th room from east at north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the metal radiator enclosure at north wall, in the 4th room from east at north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the metal apartment door, in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the metal apartment door frame , in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Feb 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at basement at laundry room
Jan 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at east leading from public hall to laundry room at basement at public hall
Jan 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at compactor door at compactor closet, 3rd story, section at west
Jan 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door at compactor closet, 3rd story, section at west
Jan 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at trash chute hopper door at compactor closet, 3rd story, section at west
Jan 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at hopper door at compactor closet at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lowr sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt b9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt b9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2023 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 10d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 10D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt D10
Closed — Violation closed - 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 21, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling (around skylight) east sector of building at public hall, 6th story
Dec 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling (around skylight) east sector of building at public hall, 6th story
Dec 3, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt c2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (missing) mortise lock assembly in the entrance located at apt b9, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at east
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation interior side of door in the entrance located at apt b9, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at east
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt b9, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at east
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b9, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at east
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b9, 2nd story, apartment at west , section at east
Aug 16, 2021 · Apt B9
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations
32 DOB violations, newest first.
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 5, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 7, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2020
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 25, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 16, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4015
Sep 10, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4015
Sep 13, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
#74-provide capacity plate
Apr 17, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
#74-provide capacity plate
Apr 17, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Using a unsafe elevator without emergency stop switch
Apr 17, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)must file for installation of new elevator cabs
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) must file for installation of new elevator cab and install proper certificate frame size, according to code
Jan 9, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations
25 ECB violations, newest first.
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: observed objects on fire escapes at multiple locations such as flower pots, boxes, and window frames screens located at exp 1(n. elev) and exp 3(s. elev).
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Cease use item: misaligned brake pads. gaps btw pad and drum over 50% on each side. weight test required for reinspection as per 8.6.4.6.2 class 2 items: inoperative phone. worn car shoes. remove scaffold tie o
Apr 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
16b11,37y02,41i10,15m05.(16b)provide designated lobby braille tags.(15m)signature indicating completion of cat one test missing.
Jul 26, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
16-b-11/16-t-07/67-l-10/60-q-03/61-g-11/40-b-07/99-r-15/32-h-11/16-b-provide "designated lobby"braille tags/16t-flr numbers where needed/67l-busy signal/60q-provide/61-g-unreadable fuses in aux;panel/40b-ventil
Jul 18, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
16b11,67l10,41b06,56y13,61g11,61l10,60q03,32h11.(16b)provide designated lobby braille tag.(67l)reprogram phone.(41b)provide self locking/closing,fire-rated door.(56y)seal leaks.(61g)unreadable fuses.(61l)latch
Aug 31, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
16b11,59j01,59e01,59y02,41b06,56y13,39y02,37y02.(16b)provide designated lobby braille tag.(59j,e,y)adjust & clean drum.(41b)provide self locking/closing fire rated door.(56y)seal leaks.(39,37y)oil spillage.
Aug 31, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
67l10.56y13.61g11.16h11.53v2.53b14.67l busy signal 56y seal leaks 40y clean fl 61.42g unreadable fuses 59y clean drum 42m prints 32m worn car shoes 37x leaks 16h worn pivots 1st fl 53y.b shorten and clean for
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13,40m07,42m07,61g11,61l10,67l10,32h11. 56y- seal leaks. 40m- fire extinguisher. 47m- prints. 61g- unreadable fuses. 61l- latch. 67l- busy signals. 32m- worn car shoes.
Dec 28, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w.code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & dob rules & regulations. remedy:
Feb 6, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86bb05.31h10.26d10.10h11.84x10.40t07.21f10.84x10 car emergency phone inoperative "repair" 21f10 hatch door contacts adjust
Apr 2, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86bb05.20i10.16h11.59x10.59q03.05i11. 16h11 hatch door pivots worn "replace" 05i11 car door vision glass damaged "replace"
Apr 2, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: on roof parapet coping/has fallen down on the roof deck, @ rear on 4 location approx 15ft/each. remedy: repair defects.
Sep 18, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
59b07 59b-provide proper machine room lighthing
Jun 30, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84,m,07 84m provide car communications 211.1
Jun 2, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
54i12,73m07. 54-replave cover on main line switch.73- city id number
May 24, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31q 31ad 15b 57o 58o 59o 31 covers where needed 31a secure greenfield on machine 15 make doors self closing
Feb 2, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
53m 35i 31q 47b 15b 57o 58o 59o 35 glass in mr 31 covers where needed 47 excessive lube 15 make doors self closing
Feb 2, 1999 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u22d54l 75-perform test, by device and file e.l.e.v. 4 form.
Oct 1, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5,74m7,22d6. 75-perform test, tag device and file e.l.ev 3 form.
Sep 30, 1997 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47o,54i.47-gov.rope excessively greasey
Aug 17, 1996 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03r,15l,30o,57o,#03 provide proof of filing for elev panelling
Jul 30, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,28m,03r,30d,57o,39h,#03 provide proof of filing for elev. panelling
Jul 30, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,35p,57o,28h,74o,#74 provide capacity plate
Dec 15, 1990 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03#,15l,35p,57o,74o,#03file application and obtian permit for new panelling on elev-#74 provide capacity plate
Dec 15, 1990 · Penalty $75
Resolve