1968 81 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06297-0036Map
Owner of record: Simon Zhen As Trustee
1968 81 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Simon Zhen As Trustee. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2026. 34 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 44
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
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
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west, the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 6, 2025
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 26, 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 21, 2023
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 - 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.
Feb 22, 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.
Apr 7, 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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 27
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Door/window
Window frame
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Door/window
Door
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 20, 2011 · Apt 2FRON
Close - General
Mold
Mar 20, 2011 · Apt 2FRON
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,992 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6297 / 36
- Assessed value
- $106,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346905, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.
Questions about 1968 81 Street
Who owns 1968 81 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon Zhen As Trustee.
Does 1968 81 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 1968 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 1968 81 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1968 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.