2161 East 2 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-07129-0065Map
Owner of record: Michael Pietracatella
2161 East 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michael Pietracatella. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 14
- 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 4, 2026
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 20, 2025
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 8, 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 29, 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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 4
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood cap at newel post at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at front , 1st story
Jan 29, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing grout walls bathtub 3 sty front apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jun 5, 1997 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 1 sty front apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''
May 29, 1997 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is: at basement ceiling partly missing sheetrock, partly wood pieces between joists are deteriorated also missing wood pieces under bathtube of 1st floor bathroom, creating
Apr 20, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2012 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Windows
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 17, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2010 · Apt TOPFL
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Jan 26, 2010 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt TOP
Close - General
Doors
Nov 30, 2008 · Apt TOP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Doors
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 7129 / 65
- Assessed value
- $549,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344803, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 2161 East 2 Street
Who owns 2161 East 2 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michael Pietracatella.
Does 2161 East 2 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 2161 East 2 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 20% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2161 East 2 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2161 East 2 Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.