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163 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

7
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 163 Remsen Street

163 Remsen Street is a 5-story, 6-unit residential building located in Brooklyn Heights and owned by Frank Lawrence. Built in 1900, this Class A building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns related to fire safety and structural integrity, with two complaints (regarding fire escape and floor conditions) filed in October 2022 that were not able to be inspected by HPD and officially closed in April 2023.

The building has also faced recurring violations regarding annual bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2024, with these violations remaining open as of April 2024. The property has documented several concerning structural and maintenance issues, including three complaints about building shaking/vibrating in 2020, and multiple ECB violations related to building maintenance and compliance failures. These include active violations from 2024 regarding a defective boiler and debris in the boiler room (with a penalty of $655), as well as multiple historical violations involving wall cracks and other structural concerns dating back to 2020-2021 with penalties ranging from $1,250 to $10,000.

Despite these issues, the building has passed all recent rodent inspections from 2013 to 2025, indicating no pest-related concerns. The most recent building permit activity occurred in December 2018, with several emergency work permits issued on the same date. While there have been multiple compliance violations and ongoing maintenance issues, the property has maintained a clean record regarding rodent infestations, suggesting generally adequate pest management practices.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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163 Remsen Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Brooklyn Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1900
Total area 7380 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
3
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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163 Remsen Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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163 Remsen Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 163 Remsen Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2022-10-212023-04-21Safety-Fire EscapeEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-212023-04-21Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 163 Remsen Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-11AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-24AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-03-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-12AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 163 Remsen Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-10-21 18:57SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2022-10-21 18:57FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 163 Remsen Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39769832024-09-16CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-09-16Oath Violation Served (2024-09-16)
37731072020-10-15CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2020-10-15Oath Violation Served (2020-10-15)
37442012020-02-25CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2020-02-26Oath Violation Served (2020-02-26)
36858382019-02-07CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2019-02-08Please See Complaint Number (2019-03-04)
36858372019-02-07CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2019-02-08Please See Complaint Number (2019-03-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 163 Remsen Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2022-05-13
2020-09-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 163 Remsen Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-25InitialPassed
2024-04-02InitialPassed
2023-02-06InitialPassed
2018-06-06InitialPassed
2016-10-25InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 163 Remsen Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1639124967HBELEM ASSOCIATES INCWEILMCLAIN EGH-125 BOILER=JUNK WATER HEATERS+DEBRIS IN BOILER ROOM;CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE655.0655.0
2022-02-1435567874XBELEM ASSOCIATES INCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35632018L ISSUED ON 11/18/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-11-1835632018LBELEM ASSOCIATES INCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODECOMPLIANT MANNER:EXP4 HAS VERT CRACK ALSO HORIZ CRACK@EXP1 COMPLY W/CODERESOLVE0.00.0
2021-09-2735563592JBELEN ASSOCIATES INCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V39018328M ISSUED2/26/20 &TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES NOTE:NO RECORD OF CORRECTIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-08-0435534536MBELEM ASSOCIATES INCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39018328M ISSUED ON 2/26/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAINRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 163 Remsen Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 163 Remsen Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 163 Remsen Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 163 Remsen Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 163 Remsen Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 163 Remsen Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 163 Remsen Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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