1261 Union Street,Brooklyn, NY 11225
6 Units
•Built in 1920
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
84 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 128 violations which is 21.33 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
36Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
65Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
26Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westViolation open
Apr 11, 2024(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.First no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 06, 2024§27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNot complied with
Nov 05, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Nov 05, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Nov 05, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color near light switch at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 22, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Jul 22, 2023§ 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 storyNot complied with
May 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
May 05, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all floors at public hallNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 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 storyNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 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 storyNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the north wall at bulkhead at roofNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 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 storyNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at roofNot complied with
May 01, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Apr 28, 2023§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic tile installed at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Feb 27, 2023§ 27-2048 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hallNot complied with
Feb 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling east and north wall at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 29, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 29, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department roof bulkhead ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 17, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 13, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead roof at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 13, 2022§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Jun 18, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Jun 17, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and south walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Jun 17, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at westNot complied with
Jun 04, 2021§ 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.Not complied with
Jun 04, 2021§ 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.Not complied with
Apr 15, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Apr 12, 2021(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.First no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 02, 2021§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Sep 03, 2020§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jul 11, 2019§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Feb 09, 2018§ 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 suspectedNot complied with
Mar 02, 2016§ 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 frame missing on wall at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.375 stars
Lazy Landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Near by major transportation.
Cons:
Not enough heat and the (c) openigloo landlord ...
Advice to owner:
Need to own up to your responsibilities.