2837 West 15 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07023-0064Map
Owner of record: Sophia Cohen, Trustee
2837 West 15 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sophia Cohen, Trustee. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
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 · 70
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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 11, 2025
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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
Jul 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp and catch at door to roof exit at bulkhead
Apr 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Apr 21, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective improper hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vanity cabinet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom of base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof ..
Apr 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 27, 2023
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 10, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assemble at building front entrance door , 1st story
Jul 12, 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Jul 12, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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
Jul 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 12, 2021
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 7, 2021
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mechanical lockset at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in vestibule , 1st story
Jul 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 13, 2021
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 13, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
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 30, 2017
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 16, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent requird. (light fixture present)
Dec 31, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storm damage resulting in the lossof essential services and restored the premises to habitability.
Dec 5, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,740 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 313
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 7023 / 64
- Assessed value
- $328,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331377, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.
Questions about 2837 West 15 Street
Who owns 2837 West 15 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sophia Cohen, Trustee.
Does 2837 West 15 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 2837 West 15 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2837 West 15 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2837 West 15 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.