1657 Remsen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08293-0026Map

1657 Remsen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Deochan Nankoo. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 14 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 19

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 25, 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

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 25, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylander lock at building entrance door to 2nd story apartment
Feb 5, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Dec 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at staircase landing in the public hall located at public parts 2, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Construction other optional
Work without a permit: atoi cellar cnvrtd to & occupied as a class (a) aprtmnt. full hgt partitions installed, subdividing & giving rise to a residential kitchen w/ sink & gas stove. 2 bedrms w/ beds for sleeping & a 3 pc bathrm. no permit/s or appvls on file w/ the dept of bldngs.
Feb 12, 2024
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Occpancy cntrary to that allwd by the co or offcl recrds: atoi cellar illegally cnverted to a class (a) aprtmnt & occupied cntrary to co # 302003472f. full hgt partitions installed subdividing & gvng rise to a rsdntl kitch w/ sink & gas stove. 2 bedrms w/ beds for sleeping & a 3 pc bathrm. no apprvls on file w/ the nyc dept. of bldngs.
Feb 12, 2024
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
As per previous request for corrective action issued on 02/12/2024 by badge 3123 for work without a permit ,at time of inspection ,at cellar full height partition erected for 2 bedroom and kitchen, installed wa
Feb 14, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
As previous request for corrective action issued on 02/12/2024 by badge 3123 . occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o . at time of inspection cellar illegally converted & occupied as class a apt ,with 2 b
Feb 14, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 15, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Jan 1, 2024 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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Heat/hot water
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Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
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Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
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Heat/hot water
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Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
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Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
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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 (B2)
Year built: 1960
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,400 ft²
Lot area: 4,200 ft²
Zoning: R4-1
Community board: 318
Council district: 46
Block / lot: 8293 / 26
Assessed value: $65,460
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1657 Remsen Avenue

Who owns 1657 Remsen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Deochan Nankoo.

Does 1657 Remsen Avenue have violations?

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

Is 1657 Remsen 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 1657 Remsen Avenue built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1657 Remsen Avenue?

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.