Building and Landlord Data Analysis Report

271 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

19
DOB Complaints
59
311 Housing Calls
52
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

80
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 80% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 271 South 2nd Street

This 35-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 271 South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Stephen Kraus, has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most concerning is the recurring heat and hot water problems: in October 2023 alone, there were multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, with some resulting in violations.

More recently, in May 2025, there was a complaint about smoking in a smoke-free area, which was closed following a Health Department inspection. The building has a documented history of elevator-related concerns, particularly between 2021-2022, with multiple complaints about the single elevator service being out, including three active ECB violations with penalties totaling $15,000 related to hazardous conditions due to the elevator being out of service.

Recent inspections in 2024 revealed various maintenance issues in apartment 4F, including problems with water leaks, wall conditions, and mold, while apartment 4A had violations related to missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has consistently passed bedbug inspections from 2019-2025, with only one reported case in 2019 that was promptly resolved. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with a rat activity report in February 2023 followed by a passing inspection in March 2023.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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271 South 2nd Street Report Contents

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271 South 2nd StreetBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 35
Year built 1914
Total area 22308 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

19
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
52
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
59
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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271 South 2nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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
2025-02-192025-02-27Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-27Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-27Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-242024-12-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-252023-10-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 271 South 2nd 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
2024-08-30ACloseNone4F§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30ACloseNone4F§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF ROPE INSTALLED FROM DOOR KNOB TO STAIR RAIL LEADING TO WEST COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-30ACloseNone4F§ 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 4F, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 271 South 2nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-12 18:28Smoking or VapingAllowed in Smoke Free AreaClosedDOHMH
2025-02-19 15:04PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-02-19 15:04DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-02-19 15:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-12-24 18:01HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 271 South 2nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38660262022-07-27CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-08-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-08-29)
38288812022-01-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2022-02-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-18)
38177392021-10-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-12-27Oath Violation Served (2021-12-27)
38157572021-09-28CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-10Oath Violation Served (2021-10-12)
38142122021-09-16CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-10-07Please See Complaint Number (2021-10-07)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 271 South 2nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-03-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2022-01-19V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-10-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-07-21V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-03-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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
2025-01-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-300002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-010002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 271 South 2nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-03-24CompliancePassed
2023-02-14InitialRat Activity
2021-04-29InitialPassed
2011-11-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-12-2739053394YKRAUS HERMAN I TR KRAUS MONLY ELEVATOR IN BUILDING OUT OR SERVIVE . UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11- 02 . NO ELEVATOR SERVICE IN A 20 STORY BUILDING RESTORE TO SERACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-10-1039049084RKRAUS HERMAN I TR KRAUS MCLASS 1 VIOLATION ISSUED,/ RTS, UPON INSPECTION OF DEVICE IT WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION PER 1RCNY 11-02. RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,ACTIVE3125.03125.0
2021-07-2739045038HKRAUS HERMAN I TR KRAUS MTHE ONLY ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING OR SECTION OF BUILDING OUT- OF- SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT- OF- SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. REMEDY: RESTORE TO SERVIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-04-2239039833XKRAUS HERMAN I TR KRAUS MNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AACTIVE1250.00.0
2020-09-1439028572NKRAUS HERMAN I TR KRAUS MNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION,INSTALL DLM ANACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 271 South 2nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 271 South 2nd 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 271 South 2nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 271 South 2nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 271 South 2nd 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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