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741 East 81 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08002-0021Map

Owner of record: Joseph, Lancelot

741 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 Joseph, Lancelot. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 18 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 24

  • 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

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar, location east, vacate order posted on 12/15/2023 vacate #245796

    Dec 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at range at cellar

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, wash basin, shower stall and sink at cellar

    Dec 2, 2023

    Open — 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at security metal gate in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated at door entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupanyc contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or dept of buildings records.partition erected making illegal class "a" apt at cellar.rms used for living.unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present.also presen

    Dec 2, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2021 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2020 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close

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
2,109 ft²
Lot area
1,992 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
318
Council district
46
Block / lot
8002 / 21
Assessed value
$50,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #811275, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 741 East 81 Street

Who owns 741 East 81 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Lancelot.

Does 741 East 81 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 741 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 741 East 81 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 741 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.