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181 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
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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 181 12th Street

The 8-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement at 181 12th Street in Gowanus, owned by Ben Braunstein, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, though many have been resolved. Most recently, in August 2023, there was one reported instance of rodent activity that was investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which found no violations and passed their inspection. The building has had periodic heat and hot water issues, with two emergency complaints filed in August 2019, though these were ultimately closed after heat and hot water were reportedly restored.

A significant cluster of complaints regarding paint and plaster conditions was recorded in March 2019, affecting various building components including ceilings, walls, windows/frames, doors/frames, cabinets, radiators, and more. These complaints were inspected, and while some were closed without violations, others remained open. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with three consecutive annual reports (2019, 2021, and 2024) showing zero infested units, though violations related to bedbug reporting were noted in 2022 and 2023.

An open violation from 2019 remains on record, concerning an obstruction to fire escape egress due to a wooden shed under the drop ladder, though specific resolution details are not provided. The most recent inspections related to bedbugs and rodent control in March 2024 and September 2023 respectively showed no active infestations, with the rodent inspection passing. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of addressed and outstanding issues, though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 indicate improved conditions regarding pests.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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181 12th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 5880 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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181 12th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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Landlord Court Records

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181 12th 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 181 12th 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
2019-08-252019-08-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-08-252019-08-31Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-03-262019-03-29Paint/plaster-Door/frameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-03-262019-03-29Paint/plaster-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-03-262019-03-29Paint/plaster-Window/frameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 181 12th 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
2023-03-20ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-02-18ACloseNoneNone(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
2019-08-15BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF WOODEN SHED UNDER DROP LADDERNone
2019-03-28ACloseNone1R§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2019-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 181 12th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-08-09 11:23RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2019-08-25 21:11HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-08-25 19:36HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-03-26 12:18PAINT/PLASTERCABINETClosedHPD
2019-03-26 12:18PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 181 12th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 181 12th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 181 12th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 181 12th 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
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2021-03-150002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-01-300002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 181 12th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-09-15InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 181 12th 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 181 12th 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 181 12th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 181 12th 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 181 12th 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 181 12th 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

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 181 12th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 181 12th 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 181 12th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 181 12th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 181 12th 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.

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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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