2181 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06817-0064Map
Owner of record: Li Ming Cai
2181 Coney Island Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1932 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Li Ming Cai. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on August 19, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 47
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 · 123
- 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. observed at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft observed at ceiling, north wall, east wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe line at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 4, 2026
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door was locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at ceiling, north wall, east wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18363784 issued 12-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash window at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at ceiling, north wall, east wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling, north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2025
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
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 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1S
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 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling and all walls at vestibule. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: full partition walls illegally erected in basement creating 2 three piece bathrooms and 5 rooms. remedy: obtain permit, if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 1S
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Locks
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 28, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1932
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,172 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,483 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6817 / 64
- Assessed value
- $291,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307205, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 2181 Coney Island Avenue
Who owns 2181 Coney Island Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li Ming Cai.
Does 2181 Coney Island Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 2181 Coney Island Avenue 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 2181 Coney Island Avenue built?
City records list 1932 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2181 Coney Island Avenue?
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.