Brooklyn · Block 2218 · Lot 27 · 11211

154 Penn Street

3 floors · 3 apartments · 3,332 sq ft · built 1899 · class C0 · owner of record: Bnei Levy Equities Llc

47open violations
$198,619ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2020-11-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 81 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 796 days
Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (25) · $198,619 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Mar 21, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
NO CONSTRUCTION FENCE PERMIT. AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT EXPOSURE 1. UPON REVIEW OF DOB RECORDS WHICH REVEAL NO PERMIT WAS EVER OBTAINED FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION FENCE WHICH CREA
#39538251M
Oct 1, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 27, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMIT.EXPOSURE 3 HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED EXISTING FRAMING REMOVED AT ALL LEVELS EXCEPT THE ROOF NEW UNDOCUMENTED/UNINSPECTED FRAMING INSTALLED AT LEVELS 1 AND 2.THI
#35649843M
Dec 28, 2026
DEFAULT
$25,000
Aug 27, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMIT.WINDOW ENTED/UNINSPECTED UNDERPINNING INSTALLED AT EXPOSURES 2 AND 4.THE CELLAR AND YARD WERE EXCAVATED.THIS UNPERMITTED WORK POSES A HAZARD AND DEFAULTED IN THE
#35649842K
Dec 28, 2026
DEFAULT
$25,000
May 29, 2024Unknown CLASS - 2
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT EXPOSURE 1 INSTALLED WITH NO PERMIT ON RECORD. CONSTRUCTION FENCE MISSING SIDE OF FENCE NEXT TO 156 & 152 PENN STREET OF BUILDING
#39529093L
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
May 29, 2024Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A FULLY VACATE BUILDING WITH SEVERE STRUCTURAL ISSUES. CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT EXPOSURE 1 SIDES OF CONSTRUCTION FENCE FACING ADJACENT PROPERTIES ARE MISSING POSING A HAZARD TO TH
#39529092J
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$25,000
Nov 20, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39019558M ISSUED 3/12/20 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S
#35565955Z
Mar 30, 2022
DEFAULT
$3,125
Nov 20, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #39019559Y ISSUED 3/12/20 AND FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S OR
#35565956K
Mar 30, 2022
DEFAULT
$3,125
Feb 3, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019556Z ISSUED ON 3/12/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WO
#35526540P
Feb 9, 2022
DEFAULT
$5,000
Jan 25, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019558M ISSUED ON 3/12/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR EXCAVATION AT REAR
#35525851H
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
Jan 25, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019559Y ISSUED IN 3/12/2020 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FOR CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
#35524074H
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$3,125
Nov 23, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39019556Z ISSUED 3/12/20&TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANTTO 28-201.1&1RCNY102-01 FOR UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE
#35519146L
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$5,000
Nov 6, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WORK PERFORMED ONSITE WITHOUT PERMIT.UNDOCUMENTED/UN-INSPECRED UNDERPINNING INSTALLED AT EXPOSURES 2 AND 4.THE CELLAR AND YARD WERE EXCAVATED.EXPOSURE 3 WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED.EXISITING FRAMIN
#35449672K
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Nov 6, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WORK PERFORMED WITHOUT PERMIT UNDOCUMENTED/UN-INSPECTED UNDERPINNING INSTALLED AT EXPOSURES 2 AND 4.THE CELLAR AND YARD WERE EXCAVATED.THIS UNPERMITTED WORK POSES A HAZARD AND RESULTED IN THE
#35449670R
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Nov 6, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WORK PERFORMED ONSITE WITHOUT A PERMIT.EXPOSURE 3 HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED.EXISTING FRAMING REMOVAL AT ALL LEVELS EXCEPT ROOF NEW UNDERPINNING,UN-INSPECTED FRAMING INSTALLED AT LEVELS 1&2.T
#35449671Z
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 10, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019559Y ISSUED ON 03/12/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CERT OF C
#35519887Z
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$5,000
Sep 10, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39018753N ISSUED ON 03/03/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102.01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER
#35519886R
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Sep 10, 2020Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019556Z ISSUED ON 03/12/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102.01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A CERT OF C
#35519889M
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$5,000
Sep 10, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39019555R ISSUED ON 03/12/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102.01. FOR WORK W/O PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER
#35519890J
Dec 31, 2026
DEFAULT
$12,500
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION ACCESS GRANT THRU ADJACENT PROPERTY OBSERVED REAR YARD HAS BEEN EXCAVATED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 FEET. ALSO AT EXPOSURE 3 FOUNDATION WALL AT CELLAR HAS BEEN PARTIALLY REM
#39019555R
Jan 28, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$6,119
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
TAMPERED WITH, REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED STOP WORK ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES ISSUED A FULL SWO ON 03/03/2020 COMPLIANT #3745036, POSTED SWO HAS BEEN REMOVED WITH CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION WOR
#39019557K
Aug 11, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN-CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED FLAMMABLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS BEING STORED INSIDE UNPROTECTED BUILDING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CELLAR AND 1ST FLOOR., REPAIR AN
#39019559Y
Aug 11, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. AT TIME OF INSP. REAR YARD HAS BEEN EXCAVATED APPROX: 5-6 FEET (SHEAR CUTS) NO SHORING IN PLACE WHERE ADJOINING PROPERTY'S HAVE A
#39019558M
Aug 11, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$5,000
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
TAMPERED WITH, REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED STOP WORK ORDER. AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED SWO DOCUMENT POSTED ON 03/12/2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 PM REMOVED FROM 1ST FLOOR DOOR., COMPLY WITH CODE; V
#39019626P
Aug 11, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$2,500
Mar 12, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON A NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONTAINED IN COMPLAINT #3745036 ECB #39018753N A FULL SWO HAS BEEN ISSUED ON 03/03/2020. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 3
#39019556Z
Jan 28, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$5,000
Mar 3, 2020Construction CLASS - 1
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED A BROWN STONE PROPERTY COMPLETE GUT RENOVATION, FACADE STILL REMAINS. ALL FLOORS AND PARTITIONS ARE REMOVED. OBSERVED AT FIRST FLOOR APPROXIMATELY 30% OF C-JOISTS INSTALLED.
#39018753N
Jun 2, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 27, 2024CONSTRUCTION
UNPERMITTED DEMOLITION, EXCAVATION, SUBGRADE, AND STRUCTURALWORK TOOK PLACE. THE UNPERMITTED WORK IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO PUBLIC& PROPERTY REMEDY: FAILURE TO COMPLY W, DOB #021022CE30101JT,TO PROVIDE MONTHLY INSPECTION REPORTS BY RDP UNTIL JOB IS PERMITTED
#CE30101JT
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2024CONSTRUCTION
FAILURE 2 COMPLY W. DOB VIO#011924CE30101JT. WRK 2 ENCLOSE STRUCTURE HAS NOT BEGUN. COMMENCE WORK TO ENCLOSE, UNDER PERMIT, BY 04/09/2024
#CE30101JT
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2024CONSTRUCTION
UNPERMITTED DEMOLITION COMPLETELY REMOVED EXPOSURE 3,LEAVING STRUCTURE OPEN TO THE ENVIRONMENT. REMEDY: RETAIN RDP TO PREPARE PLANS TO SEAL AND WATERPROOF SITE,FILE APPLICATION, PULL PERMITS, AND START WORK BY 2/29/24
#CE30101JT
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 6, 2023UNSAFE BUILDINGS

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Jan 6, 2023CONSTRUCTION

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Feb 10, 2022CONSTRUCTION

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Oct 8, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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Oct 8, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 8, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#03832
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#03831
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#03834
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 2, 2020FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
#03830
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 8, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 8, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 13, 2020CONSTRUCTION

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 12, 2020CONSTRUCTION
EMGY WRK ORDER 3ST+B+C ATCH NFP RESID BLDG.ALL INT.WALLS&SECTION OF FL JOISTS REMOVED.SOME AREAS REPL W/ NEW METAL JOIST.UNDERPINNING INSTA BELOW EXP2&4 WALLS.EXP3 WALLS REMOVED.REARYARD EXCAVATED 5'6".EXCVTION HAS UNDERMINED REAR 1ST EXTION @152 PENN ST.OWNR IMMED HIRE CONTRCT.TO ENCLOSE ENTIRE REA
#FEU30101IK
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 19, 2024Structurally Compromised Buildings FTF-SC-INITL
Report due for structurally compromised property
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
Sep 2, 2020AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
Active
HPD (12) · C 0 · B 0 · A 6
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Mar 1, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 26, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 17, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 19, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 12, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 7, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
May 5, 2026A(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.Aug 8, 2026
Jun 10, 2025A(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.Sep 13, 2025
Apr 11, 2024A(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.Jul 15, 2024
Mar 24, 2023A(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.Jun 27, 2023
Mar 1, 2022A(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.Jun 4, 2022
Apr 12, 2021A(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.Jul 16, 2021

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City records as of Oct 27, 2026, 7:39 PM ET. BBL 3022180027.

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