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157 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

13
DOB Complaints
21
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 157 Kent Avenue

157 Kent Avenue, also known as Waterview Lofts, is a 7-story, 86-unit residential building completed in 2012 and currently owned by Berl Jacobs. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns including mold (May 2024) and pest infestations (December 2023), though no violations were found during HPD inspections of these complaints.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems in late 2023, with one violation issued for inadequate heat supply in apartment 1D, and multiple water leak incidents requiring HPD intervention. Elevator maintenance has emerged as a critical concern, with multiple ECB violations in 2023-2024 related to inoperative components and safety issues, resulting in a $2,500 penalty for failing to submit required parking structure reports. The building's violation history reveals a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, including a notable emergency work order in January 2023 regarding defective/loose balcony concrete on the north elevation.

While there have been several complaints about unauthorized work and illegal conversions between 2022-2023, most were closed with no violations found during inspections. The property has maintained a bedbug-free status since records began in 2019, and rodent inspections in 2011 and 2017 generally passed, though there was one failure in December 2011 for unspecified reasons. Recent permit activity shows regular maintenance and improvement work being conducted, with permits issued for plumbing and alteration work in 2018-2022.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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157 Kent Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 86
Year built 2012
Total area 71720 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
21
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 157 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249
  • 159 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249
  • 36 North 4th St, New York, NY 11249
  • 38 North 4th St, New York, NY 11249
  • 230 Wythe Ave, New York, NY 11249

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157 Kent 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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157 Kent Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 157 Kent 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
2024-05-172024-05-28Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-052024-05-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-182023-11-25Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-082023-11-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-082023-11-14Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 157 Kent 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
2023-11-10CCloseNone1D§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-11-15T00:00:00.000Z
2020-06-10CCloseNone2JHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2J, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-10ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2018-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-10ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MISSING SAFETY COVER OR PLUGS AT ELECTRIC OUTLET AT NORTH WALL AT SOUTH SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2018-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
2018-10-10ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2018-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 157 Kent Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-05-17 12:10UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2023-12-05 13:30UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-11-08 14:52HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-11-08 14:52PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2023-11-08 14:52PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 157 Kent Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39916052025-01-19ACTIVEElevator: Multiple Devices on Property
39459342024-02-01CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2024-04-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-08)
39344462023-11-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-01-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-01-11)
39092612023-06-12CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2023-06-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-12)
38915902023-01-30CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2023-01-27Buildings Violation(s) Served (2023-01-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 157 Kent Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-01-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEEMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO DEFECTIVE/LOOSE BALCONY UNDERSIDE CONCRETE AT BALCONY LINE EXP1 NORTH ELEVATION 2FL NORTH 4TH ST. REMEDY: IMMED TAKE AND PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC ALSO MAKE IMMED REPAIRS AND SECURE/REMOVE ANY LOOSE/HANGING MATERIALS UNDER SUPERVISION OF LIC PROFESSIONAL
2022-08-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDAPPLICANT OF RECORD, ALBERTO ROMAN, PE SURRENDERED ALL FILING PRIVILEGES. STOP ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER PERMIT # B00541669.OKAY TO DISMISS AS PER L22022-10-14
2019-11-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2018-08-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDJYF PAID INV.# 315004062019-06-25
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 157 Kent 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 157 Kent 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-140002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-300002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-120002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 157 Kent Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2017-10-11InitialPassed
2011-12-30CompliancePassed
2011-12-13InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 157 Kent 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 157 Kent 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 157 Kent Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0137031573JWATERVIEW LOFTS LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED PARKING STRUCTURE INITIAL OBSERVATION REPORT FOR AN EXISTING PARKING STRUCTURE OR A PERIODIC INSPECTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE(PIPS) REPORT DOCUMENTING THE CONDITIONS OF PSID#B000RESOLVE2500.02500.0
2023-09-0839094400MWATERVIEW LOFTS LLC CARNEINOPERATIVE CAR PHONE. MISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. REPLACE WORN GIBS WHERE NEEDED. SECURE GIBS WHERE NEEDED. CAR SHUT DOWN DURING INSPECTION.ACTIVE655.00.0
2023-09-0839094399YWATERVIEW LOFTS LLC CARNECAR PHONE HAS LOW AUDIO. SELF RESETTING ESCAPE HATCH SWITCHES PROHIBITED. UNREADABLE CONTROLLER FUSES. BOTTOM LANDING QUALIFIES AS AN ILLEGAL VESTIBULE; CONFORM TO 2.11.6.5ACTIVE3125.03125.0
2023-01-2735670358PWATERVIEW LOFTS LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR FACADE & APPURTENANCES.NOTE:OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION DEFECTIVE/LOOS BALCONY UNDERSIDE CONCRETE AT BALCONY DLINE 2ND FL EXP #1 NORTH ELEVATION(NORTH 4TH ST)REMEDY:MAINRESOLVE312.0312.0
2022-04-0839059891MWATERVIEW LOFTS LLC CARNEREPLACE WORN GIBS WHERE NEEDED. SECURE GIBS WHERE NEEDED. ADJUST HOISTWAY DOOR ACCESS HOLES FOR PROPER INSPECTION. UNREADABLE CONTROLLER FUSES. GOV MISSING SEALS.ACTIVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 157 Kent 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 157 Kent 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 157 Kent 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 157 Kent 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 157 Kent Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 157 Kent 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 157 Kent Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 157 Kent Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 157 Kent 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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