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169 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

4
DOB Complaints
231
311 Housing Calls
74
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

20
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 20% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 169 Columbia Street

169 Columbia Street, a 5-story, 56-unit Class A building constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Jacob Barak, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple pest-related complaints in May 2025 that HPD inspectors were unable to access for inspection, along with other complaints regarding walls, cabinets, and more that were documented but not properly investigated due to access issues.

The building has documented violations related to various maintenance issues across multiple apartments, including problems with hot water in Apartment 3A, wall repairs in Apartments 2A, 2B, and 1H, electrical issues in Apartment 4G, and an apartment-wide roach infestation in Apartment 2B, all of which have since been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with elevator systems, building stability concerns, and various environmental compliance matters, including energy efficiency score display violations that have been consistently dismissed upon review.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed this property had some unsanitary conditions including mold (March 2025) and damp spots (April 2025), though subsequent inspections did not find violations of housing laws. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements showing zero infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2018 through 2024, it has experienced some rodent activity as evidenced by the 2019 rodent inspection report. The property has undergone multiple inspections for various code violations, with most being resolved or dismissed upon follow-up investigation, including a recent citation for an inoperative zone lock restrictor and expired fire extinguisher tag that resulted in a $1,250 penalty.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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169 Columbia Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 10% of buildings in Columbia St.

Building Characteristics

Total units 56
Year built 2007
Total area 35000 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
74
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
231
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 169 Columbia St, New York, NY 11231
  • 171 Columbia St, New York, NY 11231
  • 173 Columbia St, New York, NY 11231
  • 175 Columbia St, New York, NY 11231

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169 Columbia Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

NYC housing court and civil court records. Name matching only; verify parties are actually the owners by reviewing the case files!

Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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169 Columbia Street Rent Control Status

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

Full Building Data for 169 Columbia Street

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 169 Columbia 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
2025-06-272025-07-07Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-272025-07-03General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-022025-05-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-022025-05-23Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-022025-05-23Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 169 Columbia 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
2024-12-17CCloseNone3A§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-17CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT CELLAR2024-12-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-17BCloseNone2A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-01BCloseNone4G§ 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-08CCloseNone2B§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES ON DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 169 Columbia Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-19 09:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-02 17:24UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-02 17:24PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-05-02 17:24GENERALCABINETClosedHPD
2025-05-02 17:24UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 169 Columbia Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39886812024-12-23CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2025-04-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-12)
39881342024-12-17CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-12-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-18)
39667492024-06-29CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2024-10-30Oath Violation Served (2024-10-30)
37096042019-07-01CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2019-08-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-08-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 169 Columbia Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-06-11
2022-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-06-11
2021-12-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-07
2021-04-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-08-07
2020-11-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia 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
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-270002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-06-240002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 169 Columbia Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2021-12-06InitialPassed
2019-07-26CompliancePassed
2019-06-22InitialRat Activity
2018-04-20InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-3039128879XPOSTGRADUATE CNTR MENTALCEASE USE ITEM: INOPERATIVE ZONE LOCK RESTRICTOR. CLASS 2 ITEM: ISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. REPLACE WORN GIBS WHERE NEEDED. EXPIRED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAG.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 169 Columbia 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 169 Columbia Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 169 Columbia Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 169 Columbia 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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