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20 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

2
DOB Complaints
19
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
0
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 20 Covert Street

20 Covert Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Bushwick, built in 1906 and currently owned by Joseph Greenfield. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding pest control and sanitation issues. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2024 showing consistent rat activity despite bait application attempts throughout the year. The building has also faced periodic heating and hot water issues, including an emergency complaint in October 2021, though these were reportedly resolved promptly.

Multiple 311 complaints have been filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage issues (most recently in May 2025) and pest infestations. Between 2018-2021, there were multiple complaints about mold conditions within the building, particularly affecting Apartment 1L. The building has several open violations and compliance issues that warrant attention. There is an active violation as of June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection.

Previous years' violations show concerns about building safety systems, including the need to post proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors and gas leak procedures (violations from October 2021). There are significant questions regarding the proper use of spaces within the building, particularly concerning the cellar area, with violations indicating improper use as living space and plumbing disconnections. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, the building's history indicates ongoing pest management challenges. The property has an established pattern of compliance inspections, with recent inspections in 2024 noting both rat activity and bait application attempts, though the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in April 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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20 Covert Street Report Contents

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20 Covert Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1906
Total area 7800 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
19
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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20 Covert Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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20 Covert 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 20 Covert 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
2025-05-182025-06-07Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-09-142023-10-03Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-042021-10-26General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-042021-10-26Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-042021-10-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 20 Covert 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
2021-10-06ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-06ACloseNoneNone§ 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 STORY2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2021-10-06ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
2021-04-08ACloseNoneNone(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
2018-10-09ACloseNone1L§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQUARE FEET ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST2018-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 20 Covert Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-18 19:44UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2023-09-14 11:32UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-04-20 13:51RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2021-10-04 10:23UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2021-10-04 10:17GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 20 Covert Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
36749952018-11-10CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2019-06-13Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-06-14)
36708842018-10-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2018-12-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-12-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 20 Covert Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 20 Covert 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 20 Covert 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-200002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 20 Covert Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-01CompliancePassed
2024-10-24ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-30BAITBait applied
2024-05-23BAITBait applied
2024-05-16BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 20 Covert 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 20 Covert 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 20 Covert Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 20 Covert 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 20 Covert 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 20 Covert 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 20 Covert Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 20 Covert 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 20 Covert Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 20 Covert Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 20 Covert 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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