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648 East 81 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07985-0061Map

Owner of record: Johnson, Kirk

648 East 81 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Johnson, Kirk. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 16

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on security storm door entrance 1st. story apt. 1.

    Jun 22, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall bathroom 1st. story apt. 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling private hall 1st, story apt. 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls closet private hall 1st. story apt. 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling private hall 1st. story apt. 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling closet private hall 1st. story apt. 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key lock, entrance gate to building.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window locks on windows front south room, 1st story apt 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling closet hallway rear, 1st story apt 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling closet hallway rear, 1st story apt 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective exhaust vent on wall bathroom, 1st story apt 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective motor joints front exterior brick work at windows building front (hole in brick wall).

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of loose hanging metal cover on air conditioner sheet front room, 1st story apt 1.

    Apr 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit work noted metal fence approx 78' high erected at front rear entrance eight basement between 646 e 81 st and 648 e 81 st obstructing access to fron rear basement drive way remedy obtain permit

    Aug 7, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware padlock in use at front rear gate at basement to fl basement driveway between 646 east 81 st and 648 east 81 st obstructing entry of said area remedy remove illegal hardware

    Aug 7, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,250 ft²
Lot area
2,458 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
7985 / 61
Assessed value
$58,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #822693, last renewed Jun 28, 2022.

Questions about 648 East 81 Street

Who owns 648 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson, Kirk.

Does 648 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 648 East 81 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 648 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 648 East 81 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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