Building & Landlord Data for 358 41st St, Brooklyn, NY

Renter Risk Rating
25%

25% chance of no major maintenance issues next year

Moderate Risk Building

Some major maintenance issues predicted in some units.

Apartments at 358 41st St, Brooklyn are more likely to have maintenance issues than 93% of NYC rentals.

Building Overview
Source: HPD & RGB
Total units 16
Year built 1914
Rent Stabilized Units None
Floors 4
Tax Abatements 420C HOUSING
Building Class New Law Tenement

Code Violations

Class B
35
Class C
20

Complaints

311 complaints
60

Rodents

Rats/problems
0

Ownership & Management

Registration valid until 09/01/2021
Role Name Address
Corporate Owner Bec Continuum Housing Development Fund Company Inc 826 Broadway, New York NY 10003
Head Officer David Kramer 826 Broadway, New York NY 10003
Officer Aaron Koffman 826 Broadway, New York NY 10003
Agent Daniel Papa 12 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206

Building records

Source: HPD
Date Filed Date Abated Item Category Status
04/06/21 04/22/21 (a) Ï¿½ Hmc:file Annual Bedbug Report In Accordance With Hpd Rule As Described On The Back Of This Notice Of Violation Or As Described On Hpd?s Website, Www.nyc.gov\hpd, Search Bed Bugs. A Violation Dismissed
02/28/21 Hmc Adm Code: Ï¿½ 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Bedbugs In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 15, 4th Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Nov Sent Out
12/28/20 02/01/21 Section 27-2005 Adm Code & 309 M/d Law Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Hot Water Exceeding The Maximum Temperature On 130 Degrees At All Hot Water Fixure In The Bathroom And Kitchen In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Violation Closed
10/04/20 12/09/20 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors , In The Entrance Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Violation Closed
10/04/20 Section 27-2056.6 Adm Code - Correct The Lead-based Paint Hazard - Presumed Lead Paint That Is Peeling Or On A Deteriorated Subsurface Using Work Practices Set Forth In 28 Rcny Ï¿½11-06(b)(2) South Wall In The 2nd Room From North Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Nov Sent Out
09/28/20 02/16/21 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors , In The Entrance Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Violation Dismissed
09/28/20 02/20/21 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors , In The Entrance Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West C Violation Closed
08/04/20 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors In The Entrance Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West C Not Complied With
08/04/20 12/09/20 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors In The Entrance Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Violation Closed
08/04/20 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Door In The 5th Room From North Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Nov Sent Out
07/26/19 08/19/19 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Remove The Illegal Fastening 2 Padlockable Slide Bolts, N2 Metal Door, East Fire Passageway C Violation Closed
07/26/19 01/09/20 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Arrange And Make Self-closing The Doors At Bulkhead C Violation Closed
10/12/18 11/15/18 Section27-2107 Adm Code Owner Failed To File A Valid Registration Statement With The Department As Required By Adm Code Ï¿½27-2097 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. I Violation Dismissed
04/13/18 08/05/20 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Replace With New The Broken Or Defective Entry Door In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Closed
04/13/18 08/05/20 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Secure The Loose Electrical Outlet At The East Wall In The 1st Room From East At South Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Closed
04/13/18 08/05/20 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Replace With New The Broken Or Defective Entry Door In The 1st Room From North At West Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Closed
04/13/18 08/05/20 Section 27-2005, 2007 Adm Code Remove The Illegal Fastening Consisting Of A Double Cylinder Key Operated Lock At The Entry Door To The Room With Egress To The Fire Escape In The 1st Room From East At North Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North C Violation Closed
04/13/18 08/05/20 Section 27-2005 Adm Code & 309 M/d Law Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Garbage Bins Stored Below Drop Ladder Of The Fire Escape At The Front Of The Building. B Violation Closed
08/10/17 08/13/20 Section 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department At All Walls And Ceiling In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 2nd Apartment From South At West A Violation Closed
08/10/17 08/05/20 Section 27-2045 Adm Code Post A Proper Notice Of Smoke Detector Requirements, In A Form Approved By The Commissioner, At Or Near The Mail Box Missing At Public Hall, 1st Story A Violation Closed
08/10/17 12/11/17 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Leaky And/or Defective Faucets At Sink In The Kitchen Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 2nd Apartment From South At West B Violation Dismissed
08/10/17 12/11/17 Section 27-2046.1, 2046.2 Hmc: Provide An Approved And Operational Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Applicable Law And Rules. Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 2nd Apartment From South At West B Violation Dismissed
08/10/17 12/11/17 Section 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector Inoperable Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 2nd Apartment From South At West B Violation Dismissed
02/23/17 05/18/17 Section 27-2040 Adm Code Provide Adequate Lighting At Or Near The Outside Of The Front Entranceway Of The Building And Keep Same Burning From Sunset Every Day To Sunrise On The Day Following A Minimum Of 100 Watts Of Incandescent Light Required. (light Fixture Present) B Violation Dismissed
11/17/16 02/03/17 Section 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North C Violation Dismissed
04/07/16 06/02/16 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Connection Under Sink In The Kitchen Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
04/07/16 06/02/16 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Grout Around Tub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
04/07/16 06/02/16 Section 27-2046.1, 2046.2 Hmc: Provide An Approved And Operational Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Applicable Law And Rules. In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
08/26/15 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color All Walls And Ceiling In The 1st Room From North Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West B Not Complied With
08/26/15 12/28/15 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Floor In The Kitchen Located At Apt 4, 1st Story, 2nd Apartment From East At South B Violation Dismissed
08/26/15 12/28/15 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Gasket At Refrigerator And Freezer Door In The Kitchen Located At Apt 4, 1st Story, 2nd Apartment From East At South B Violation Dismissed
08/26/15 09/30/15 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Connection Waste Line At Sink In The Kitchen Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West B Violation Closed
08/26/15 11/30/15 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Reset, So As To Secure A Proper And Tight Connection, The Water Closet Bowl In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West A Violation Dismissed
08/26/15 09/30/15 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Secure The Loose Tank At Water Closet In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1, 1st Story, 1st Apartment From South At West B Violation Closed
07/27/15 09/30/15 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
07/27/15 09/30/15 Section 27-2005 Hmc:trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Mold ... At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
07/27/15 01/25/16 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Reset, So As To Secure A Proper And Tight Connection, The Water Closet Bowl , In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
02/16/15 07/21/17 Section 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From North At East C Violation Closed
02/16/15 07/20/17 Section 27-2033 Adm Code Provide Ready Access To Buildings Heating System Door Locked At Cellar C Violation Closed
02/16/15 07/20/17 Section 27-2033 Adm Code Provide Ready Access To Buildings Heating System Door To Boiler Room Locked At Cellar C Violation Closed
02/16/15 07/21/17 Section 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 15, 4th Story, Apartment At South C Violation Closed
01/11/15 07/21/17 Section 27-2031 Adm Code Provide Hot Water At All Hot Water Fixtures In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 15, 4th Story, 1st Apartment From East At South C Violation Closed
01/11/15 04/03/15 Section 27-2033 Adm Code Provide Ready Access To Buildings Heating System Door To Boiler Room Locked , 1st Story C Violation Closed
05/14/14 07/15/14 Section 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
05/14/14 08/06/14 Section 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South A Violation Closed
05/14/14 07/15/14 Section 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At Ceiling Near Riser Pipe In The 1st Room From North Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
05/14/14 08/06/14 Section 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department At Ceiling In The 1st Room From North Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South A Violation Closed
05/14/14 07/15/14 Section 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak At Ceiling In The Foyer Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
05/14/14 08/06/14 Section 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department At Ceiling In The Foyer Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South A Violation Closed
05/14/14 07/15/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Fire Escape Defective. Adjust The Dropladder So That It Will Slide Easily In The Guide Rods At North Side Of Building. At Fire Escape B Violation Closed
02/08/14 05/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Replace With New The Broken Or Defective Light Fixture At Ceiling In The 5th Room From North Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
12/19/13 03/13/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Secure The Loose 1st Marble Tread Up At Public Hall Stairs, 1st Story C Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color Ceiling In The 5th Room From North Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak Ceiling In The 5th Room From North Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Leaky And/or Defective Faucets At Bathtub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Glazing At Bathtub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Refit Lower Sashes In The 1st Room From North At East Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
12/19/13 04/21/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Grout At East And North Walls At Bathtub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 02/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Refit Door In The 1st Room From North At East Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 02/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Refit Door In The 1st Room From North At West Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 02/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Refit Cabinet Doors In The Kitchen Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 02/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Grout At Bathtub In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 02/18/14 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Ceramic Floor Tiles In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
10/16/13 01/09/14 Section 27-2024 Adm Code Provide Adequate Supply Of Cold Water For The Fixtures At Sink In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Dismissed
05/08/13 06/26/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Secure The Loose Faucet In The Kitchen Located At Apt 8, 3rd Story A Violation Closed
05/06/13 06/26/13 Section 27-2018 Adm Code Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Vermin Waterbugs In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
05/06/13 06/26/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Electrical Fixture At North Wall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
05/06/13 06/26/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Vanity Under Wash Basin In The Bathroom Located At Apt 12, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
05/06/13 07/02/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Counter Balances At Both Sashes At South - 1 Window In The 3rd Room From East Located At Apt 15, 4th Story, 1st Apartment From South At West B Violation Closed
05/06/13 07/02/13 Section 27-2018 Admin. Code: Abate The Nuisance Consisting Of Roaches In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 15, 4th Story, 1st Apartment From South At West B Violation Closed
02/20/13 04/20/13 Section 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department Ceiling In The 1st Room From North At East Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
02/20/13 04/20/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color Ceiling In The 5th Room From North Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North A Violation Dismissed
02/20/13 03/21/13 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Replace With New The Broken Or Defective Glass Pane At Lower Window Sash At Intermediate Landing At Public Hall, 1st Story C Violation Closed
10/06/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2043.1 Hmc Install The Missing Or Repair/replace The Defective Window Guard(s) In Accordance With The Specifications Of The New York City Health Code Section 24 Rcny Chapter 12. Wg To Install = 0; Wg To Replace = 0; Wg To Repair = 2; Incorrect Screws And Missing Stops In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North C Violation Closed
10/06/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2046.1 Hmc: Repair Or Replace The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device(s). Defective Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
09/07/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2026 Adm Code Repair The Leaky And/or Defective Faucets On The Wash Basin In The Bathroom Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
09/07/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Repair The Broken Or Defective Plastered Surfaces And Paint In A Uniform Color The Ceiling And Walls In The Bathroom Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
09/07/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2026, 2027 Hmc: Properly Repair The Source And Abate The Evidence Of A Water Leak Over The Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 6, 2nd Story, 1st Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
09/04/12 10/26/12 Section 27-2045 Adm Code Repair Or Replace The Smoke Detector (missing) Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 2nd Apartment From East At South B Violation Closed
08/10/12 12/30/12 Section 27-2045, 2046 Adm Code Provide An Approved And Operational Smoke Detecting Device, Installed In Accordance With Department Of Buildings Rules And Regulations In The Private Hallway Located At Apt 9, 3rd Story, 1st Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
08/10/12 10/09/12 Section 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair The Broken Or Defective Burner At Range In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7, 2nd Story, 2nd Apartment From West At North B Violation Closed
Date Number Respondent Description Status Penalty Balance Due
1993/08/27 34090632L Hpd Failure To Maintain Exterior Building Wall. Defect Is: Loose And Miss-ing Brick Work Below Parapet Above Windows On Top Floor At Front Of Building. Remedy:provide Protection For Public And Adjacent Property Resolve $1000.00 $.00
1999/07/13 34194107J Sorel Lorraine Illegla Use In A Residential District A Total Of Ill Auto Mobile Stored On Lot Tools And Equipment For Aut Repair Noted On Lot 2 Vehicles Awith Plate Number 9ex259 And Ben 6489 Park Inside Lot Uable To See Obt Resolve $.00 $.00
Source: Department of Buildings
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Source: HPD
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Source: DOHMH/311
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Open Date Case Type Status Judgement Penalty Harassment found
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Source: Department of Buildings
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Source: HPD Emergency Repair Program
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Source: Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings
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Source: Department of Finance
Tax Class Month Water Only
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Creation Date Type Status Job
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