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161 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

8
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
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 161 Saratoga Avenue

The 4-unit residential building at 161 Saratoga Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Cindy Card, has experienced numerous significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there are active violations from December 2023 regarding major structural concerns, including a collapsed garage wall and roof, bulging exterior brick walls, and unauthorized demolition work on multiple floors. These violations have resulted in penalties totaling $6,250.

The building has recurring bedbug report filing violations from 2021 to 2024, representing non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements. A series of Department of Buildings complaints in December 2023 revealed serious safety concerns, including building shaking, construction without permits, and multiple failure to maintain violations, with a full vacate order and stop work order issued at that time. The property has a documented history of food safety violations between 2018 and 2021, with multiple incidents involving bare hands in contact with food and food contamination issues, though these were all resolved.

Rodent inspections in 2016 and 2018 were passed. The building's recent violation history indicates significant ongoing structural and maintenance issues requiring immediate attention, particularly concerning the rear garage structure and unauthorized construction work. Additional violations related to failure to file required inspection reports have been noted in 2024, and multiple emergency work orders have been issued throughout 2023-2024 related to building safety concerns.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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161 Saratoga Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1906
Total area 4558 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 307 Marion St, New York, NY 11233
  • 161 Saratoga Ave, New York, NY 11233

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161 Saratoga Avenue 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

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161 Saratoga Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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
2021-04-13AOpenNoneNone(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 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2021-10-17 13:43Food EstablishmentFood ContaminatedClosedDOHMH
2021-08-06 06:04Food EstablishmentBare Hands in Contact w/ FoodClosedDOHMH
2021-06-07 09:14Food EstablishmentFood ContaminatedClosedDOHMH
2021-04-14 09:33Food EstablishmentLetter GradingClosedDOHMH
2019-08-12 17:02Food EstablishmentFood ProtectionClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 161 Saratoga Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39852222024-11-22CLOSEDSign Falling: Danger/Sign Erection or Display In-Progress (ILLEGAL)2024-11-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-22)
39402202023-12-20CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-06-28Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-06-28)
39402192023-12-20CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-06-24Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-06-24)
39401862023-12-20CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-12-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-20)
39401182023-12-19CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-01-22Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-01-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 161 Saratoga Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-08-14V%-DOB VIOLATION
2024-06-28V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFTM.FRNT(EXP1)APT &2NDFL&BOTH APTS ON 3RDFL HAVE BEEN FULLY GUTTD W/O PERMITS W/ALL FL JOISTS EXPOSD&SUNFLOOR REMVD.WOOD JOISTS&BEAM INSTLLD IN CELLAR ALONG EXP4END OF JOISTS W/O PERMITS.COMPLY WITH DOB VIOLATION #121823FEU31604BS(CONTROL #343267)IMMEDIATELY
2024-06-24V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFTM.EXP4WALL OF REAR ATTCHD GARAGE PRTLLY CLLPSD&DISLODGED OUTER WYTHE OF BRCK@EXP4WALL OF MAIN BLDG.GARAGE MISSNG ENT ROOF &MOST ROOF JOISTS &HAS CRCKS@REMAINING WALLS.OUTER WYTHE OF BRCK POORLY CNNCT.FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISH ORDR DOB#121823FEU31603BS REQUIRED REPRS FOR REAR GARG COMPLTD 4/15/24.AS OF 6/24/24 NO PRMT
2024-04-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-02-05InitialPassed
2016-11-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-12-1839101724LCINDY RUBINA CARDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING & PARTS THEREOF IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE FRONT GARAGE WALL & ROLL UP & DOWN GATE HAS COLLAPSED UNTO THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK. THE GARAGE ROOF IS MISSING, WOOACTIVE1250.01250.0
2023-12-1839101725NCINDY RUBINA CARDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES: AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE BRICK VEENER AT EXP-4 WAS OBSERVED BULGING HAZARDOUSLY OUTWARDLY TOWARDS THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF COLLAPSE. THEACTIVE2500.02500.0
2023-12-1839101726PCINDY RUBINA CARDWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: ATOI THE ENTIRE 3RD FLR & 1/2 (HALF) OF THE 2ND FLR WERE OBSERVED DEMOLISHED. FLOORING & SUB FLOORING LEAVING EXPOSED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. ALL DRYWALL & FIRE STOPPING LEAVING EXPOSED ELECTACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 161 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 161 Saratoga Avenue. 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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