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257 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

10
DOB Complaints
49
311 Housing Calls
39
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

87
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 87% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 257 Hart Street

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 257 Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Mark Berkowitz and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. The property has active violations for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2020 through 2023, with a special inspector's surrender of filing privileges in 2022 leading to a stop-work order. Recent inspection records from 2024 show multiple ventilation system, mold, and door-related complaints, as well as a rat sighting and garbage storage issues.

Specific problems have been documented in Apartment 3B, including mold, water leaks, and ceiling repair needs, with some inspections reportedly unable to gain access for verification. Although there have been recent rodent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 that passed, there were also periods of rat activity noted between 2023-2024. The building's maintenance history shows various violations related to smoke detector requirements, gas leak procedures, and other housing maintenance codes, though many past violations have been resolved.

The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record from 2020 through 2024, showing no reported infestations during these periods. Numerous complaints and violations were documented between 2018 to 2024 regarding work permits and construction-related issues, including work performed under stop-work orders and inadequate housekeeping conditions. The building's recent history (2023-2024) shows consistent maintenance needs, particularly regarding water systems and ventilation, with multiple complaints that either could not be verified during inspections or were marked as needing follow-up inspections.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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257 Hart StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 5985 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

10
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
39
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
49
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
29
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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257 Hart Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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257 Hart 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 257 Hart 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
2024-09-262025-01-03General-Ventilation SystemNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-162024-09-21Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-062024-09-10Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-212024-08-31Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-292024-08-09Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 257 Hart 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
2024-07-24BOpenNone3B§ 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 3B, 3rd STORYNone
2024-07-24ACloseNone3B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORYNone
2024-07-24BOpenNone3B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17148718 ISSUED 24-JUL-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).None
2024-07-24BOpenNone3B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORYNone
2024-07-24ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 257 Hart Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-09-26 11:59GENERALVENTILATION SYSTEMClosedHPD
2024-09-16 18:38DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2024-09-06 23:25RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-09-06 12:54UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-08-21 16:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 257 Hart Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38708312022-08-27CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2022-08-28Partial Stop Work Order (2022-08-28)
38632202022-07-11CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-07-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-07-11)
38596402022-06-17CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-06-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-06-24)
37892112021-03-08CLOSEDLocal Law Audits2021-03-08Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-03-08)
37063442019-06-11CLOSEDBUILDING – Vacant, Open and Unguarded2019-08-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-08-21)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 257 Hart Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022-08-28V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVESPECIAL INSPECTOR, ALBERTO ROMAN, PE#95364 SURRENDERED ALL .FILING PRIVILEGES, THEREFORE PURSUANT TO AC-28-105.10.2 BOROUGH .COMMISSIONER HAS ORDERED SWO UNDER APPLICATION #322031403.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 257 Hart 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 257 Hart 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
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-01-260002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-230002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 257 Hart Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-04InitialPassed
2024-12-03InitialPassed
2024-10-04CompliancePassed
2024-09-09InitialFailed for Other R
2024-06-27CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 257 Hart Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 257 Hart 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 257 Hart Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-09-1735520415ZAA INSPECTION & BUILDINGFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35355204M ISSUED ON 10/05/18 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PERRESOLVE625.00.0
2020-01-2835514932XAA INSPECTION BLDGFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35355204M ISSUED ON 10-05-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMERESOLVE3125.03125.0
2019-12-0535513235XAA INSPECTION & BUILDINGFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35355204M ISSUED ON 10/05/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OFRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2019-10-2435511785LAA/INSPECTION BUILDINGFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN VIO#35355204M ISSUED ON 10/05/18 AND TO FILE A COFC PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR:333.4&27-1018-FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION RERESOLVE3125.03125.0
2019-09-2035429044LAA INSPECTION & BLDGFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35355205Y ISSUED ON 10-08-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORKING WHILE ON A STOP WORK ORDER. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'SRESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 257 Hart 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 257 Hart 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 257 Hart 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 257 Hart 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 257 Hart Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 257 Hart 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 257 Hart Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 257 Hart Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 257 Hart 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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