1656 East 19 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-06781-0027Map
Owner of record: 1656 Realty
1656 East 19 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1656 Realty. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on October 10, 2023. City tax records listed 42 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 139
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at compactor closet, 6th story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower window sash at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit compactor closet door at public hall, 5th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
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
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a suitable strainer for the drain at fire passage way at north
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, south east stack, at front of building, 5th story
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting , at fire passage way at north
Sep 17, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of televisions, racks of shoes and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide air conditioner bracket supports, at 2nd and 6th stories at building front, at east
Feb 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety cover or plugs at electric outlets at the south, east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Oct 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway double cylinder key operated lock at gate at 1st fire passage way from north
Oct 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate at 1st fire passage way from north
Oct 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway double cylinder key operated lock at gate at 2nd fire passage way from north
Oct 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at gate at 2nd fire passage way from north
Oct 13, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (notice missing) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical safety cap covers at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the area under the stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors the compactor closet at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2014 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5g 5 story
Jun 17, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2014 · Apt 5G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2014 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2014 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 27, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2325
Jun 5, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) provide access to motor room
Aug 3, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. adjust zone lock restrictor to ensure proper operation. provide explicitly detailed info on how/where to obtain keys to roof/machine room.
Aug 1, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Governor unsealed. unreadable main line fuses. misaligned machine room door. basement missing in case of fire sign.
Apr 7, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
The water feeder #2 switch is defective-the holby mixing valve is missing the cold water thermo loop-the welded flue pipe is installed without chimney base access door for inspection+cleaning; correct violation
Dec 12, 2019
Resolve - Non-hazardous
20d06,10h11,16h10,33m07,38o02,51o02,51m07,55y13,39o02,59x10,59q03,43h10,57i10,40t07,86bb05.20d-4fl.16h-3,5fl door pivots.33m-covers.51m-cable guards.57i-motor bearings.
Oct 6, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q03/13m07/35i11/50y11/09m07/05l11/74m03/57o02/15b01. 09m provide second gibs. 05l excessive clearance between car door 5 enclosure 74m-install toeguard 15b- 5fl;1fl door check.
Feb 25, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5.
Feb 10, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,75m,35o,53m,74i,30m,14i,57o, 75 five year test 53 repair lighting 74 hand rails and step to motor room 30-elec box covers 14-replace 57 clean pit.
Jan 5, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2G
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 2G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2021 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2G
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 44,780 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6781 / 27
- Assessed value
- $1,102,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306282, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 1656 East 19 Street
Who owns 1656 East 19 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1656 Realty.
Does 1656 East 19 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 1656 East 19 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 42 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1656 East 19 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1656 East 19 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.