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216 South 2 Street

BROOKLYN, NY 11211 BBL 3024190026 10 units · 5 floors · 1910

Both historical records and our model suggest a low risk of maintenance failures in the coming year.

HPD violations vs. neighborhood
Class B/C violations on record vs. a typical building in Williamsburg
At or below average
avg 9.4
1
Fewer violations More violations

This building has 1 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Williamsburg average of 9.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 216 South 2 Street rent-stabilized?

Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.

Built before 1974
Built 1910
6 or more units
10 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Potential rent stabilization. Building age and size suggest eligibility — confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) or request a rent history.

Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.

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AI summary · updated June 2026

216 South 2nd Street is a five-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Lipe Gross. The property has experienced several notable incidents affecting resident comfort and safety over the past few years. Most recently, in late 2022, there was a complaint regarding indoor air quality linked to construction dust, which prompted a Department of Health advisory. The building has faced recurring bedbug reporting violations, with annual reports required under Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) regulations from 2021 to 2024, though recent filings indicate no infested units during the periods from 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Between 2018 and 2019, the building underwent rodent control measures, with inspections showing rat activity requiring bait application, though subsequent inspections in 2019-2020 showed compliance.

The building's safety systems have required attention, particularly in 2018 when violations were issued for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in unit 11, though these were certified as corrected by February 2018. A significant violation was recorded in 2018 related to unauthorized work and failure to comply with a prior order, resulting in a $625 penalty. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance since 2021, with the most recent 2024 filing showing no infestation issues. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, recent records suggest improved compliance with housing regulations, particularly regarding pest control and bedbug reporting requirements.

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How 216 South 2 Street's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Neighborhood percentile
57th percentile

Out of 3634 buildings in this neighborhood, 2071 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
74.4%
No serious
violations
20.9%
Some violations
(1–9)
4.7%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

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What's in the 216 South 2 Street report

Building characteristics
Total units10
Floors5
Year built1910
Gross area8,250 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
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Included addresses

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218 Roebling St, New York, NY 11211
216 South 2nd St, New York, NY 11211
Who's behind the building

216 South 2 Street's landlord & ownership

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Head Officer

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Name
Lipe Gross
Address
543 Bedford Ave 250
Bklyn, NY 11211
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216 South 2 Street event timeline

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2026
HPD Violation May 05
Class A violation
(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 Hpd…
HPD Violation Feb 05
Class C violation

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