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191 Bay 23 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06441-0021Map

Owner of record: Chen, Jin Ru

191 Bay 23 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Jin Ru. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 12

  • A

    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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
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  • I

    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
  • I

    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 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for more than the legally approved # of family.noted:dept. of bldg. records indicate residence to be a 3family. now the 3rd floor has been altered for 4 sro's with comm. bathrm and kitchen.

    Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $7,550

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required minimum of 2 means of egress from room space as required. noted:the third floor is occupied illegaly by 4 sro's with partitions and doors with keyed locks dividing rms.

    Jun 24, 2006 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit-hazardous work noted:1)wood frame/sheetrock partition erected at 3rd floor staircase creating a 2nd public hallway for 3 single room occupancies & 2 bedroom unit at rear & adjoining doorways s

    Feb 2, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted 1) 2nd public hallway bult at 3rd floor creating 3 single room occupancies at front plus 2 bedroom

    Feb 2, 2005 · Penalty $12,050

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3FL

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 20, 2026Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,600 ft²
Lot area
1,633 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
47
Block / lot
6441 / 21
Assessed value
$74,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358407, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 191 Bay 23 Street

Who owns 191 Bay 23 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Jin Ru.

Does 191 Bay 23 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 191 Bay 23 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 191 Bay 23 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 191 Bay 23 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.