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1606 East 2 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06608-0024Map

Owner of record: Ballas, Youssef

1606 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ballas, Youssef. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 30

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane window at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east window frames, approx. 12 sq.ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the door to the main entrance of the building at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 19, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 19, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 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 21, 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.

    Oct 8, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    Illegal are in a residential district. noted: at the time of my inspection i observed a white toyota at the rear of the property at the front of the garage w/o plates 'dead storage". remedy: discontinue illegal

    Aug 2, 2012

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted habing removed walls of front apt 1st floor and cutting hole in floor to install stairway to cellar also having erected sheetrock wallls in cellar remedy stop all work obtain

    Jan 20, 1994 · Penalty $175

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 13, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1928
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,526 ft²
Lot area
3,710 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
6608 / 24
Assessed value
$411,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308421, last renewed Aug 7, 2019.

Questions about 1606 East 2 Street

Who owns 1606 East 2 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ballas, Youssef.

Does 1606 East 2 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 1606 East 2 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 1606 East 2 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1606 East 2 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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