1844 81 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06296-0025Map
Owner of record: Chen, Devin Xiaochu
1844 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Devin Xiaochu. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 39 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 52
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 · 46
- 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 19, 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.
Mar 21, 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.
Oct 29, 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.
Nov 17, 2017
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 3, 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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door to boiler room locked at cellar
Dec 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Dec 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner in the window, obstructing exist to fire escape, at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at rear of the building
Nov 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the west ( rear of the building) yard
Nov 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at west court yard. ( rear of the building)
Nov 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at rear yard blocking dropladder
Oct 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Oct 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories at public hall
Oct 10, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder in the rear yard at fire escape
Sep 20, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the rear yard ,aprox 3 cubic yards of constuction debris,5 gal buckets.and aprox 10 sand bags
Sep 20, 2012
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) baseboard at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
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 south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 16, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door locked at boiler room, cellar
Mar 16, 2005
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 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 16, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceramic floor tiles creating cut hazard in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood door jamb in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective mortice lock and assembly apt door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 15, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: exit from cellar chained & padlocked exit passageway from rear fire escape also chained & padlocked. remedy: remove obstructions.
Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35136707y issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway cellar & rear
Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection at rear yard the gate leading from rear fire escapes has a padlock & chain obstructing egress althrough rear large enough for place
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov334873879y issued on 9/14/2010.illegal cellar apt.prior ecb 34960409p.remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Oct 29, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34873879y issued on 09/14/10.prior ecb 34918378m.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Aug 4, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to obtain a permit per ecb nov#34873879y issued 9/14/10 for work w/o permit:@ cellar installed roughing & piping to support gas stove,residential sink,& 3pc bath.rem:comply
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts : failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct the violating conditions cited in nov # 34873879y. 'class a' apt. in the cellar no record of compliance noted in th
Mar 12, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert.of correction (which is accepted) for ecb notice of violation #34873878m, issued 09/14/2010 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept.records-
Jan 14, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to obtain a permit.per vecb#34873879y,issued 09/14/2010.for work w/o permit@ cellar,installed rouhghinh2 piping to support gas stove,2(3)pc bath etc.rem:comply w/the comm's
Jan 14, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. hpd registration #366107 indicates bldg to be a legal 3 family. dwelling cellarhad been converted into a class 'a' apt full kitchen w/gas stove 3 pc
Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted. cellar had been converted into a class aapt kitchen w/gas stove. 3 pc bathroom (three) bedrooms, living room partition walls constructed, creating rooms. all work done w/o
Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain defect is: cellar only had 1 means of egress. family was living in cellar apt. remedy: discontinue illegal apt in cellar.
Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,838 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6296 / 25
- Assessed value
- $141,720
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366107, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.
Questions about 1844 81 Street
Who owns 1844 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Devin Xiaochu.
Does 1844 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 1844 81 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 1844 81 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1844 81 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.