Brooklyn · Block 1752 · Lot 7 · 11205

161 Walworth Street

4 floors · 18,000 sq ft · built 1931 · class E9 · owner of record: Van Blarcom Closuresinc

47open violations

$0ECB/OATH penalties owed

0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)

791dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

Requirement	Due	Status
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 60 days	Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
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 3 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 791 days	Next cycle year 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (19)

Issued	Violation	Status
Sep 6, 2019	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST #04435	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 6, 2019	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST #04434	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05344	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 26, 2018	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05343	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05486	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2017	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05487	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2016	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST #06129	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 14, 2016	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST #06128	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2014	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05396	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 30, 2014	(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST #05397	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 15, 2012	ELEVATOR #ACC200204	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 6, 2008	ELEVATOR #9011/281467	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 6, 2008	ELEVATOR #9011/281466	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 2008	ELEVATOR #9011/240350	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 19, 2008	ELEVATOR #9011/240349	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 28, 2003	ELEVATOR #9444/374115	VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR #02739	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 29, 1990	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR 2 #03346	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 12, 1989	LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR 2 #04443	DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

DOB NOW Safety (28)

Issued	Violation	Status
Jan 8, 2026	Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 3)	Active
Oct 10, 2025	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Aug 29, 2025	Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Report	Active
Aug 29, 2025	Elevators FTF-VT-PER-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Periodic Inspection Report	Active
Oct 11, 2024	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 11, 2024	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2018 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Oct 23, 2023	Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO Violation Issued-Failure To File 2021 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction	Active
Sep 6, 2019	Elevators ACC1	Active
Sep 6, 2019	Elevators ACC1	Active
Jan 26, 2018	Elevators ACC1	Active
Jan 26, 2018	Elevators ACC1	Active
Jan 3, 2017	Elevators ACC1	Active
Jan 3, 2017	Elevators ACC1	Active
Nov 14, 2016	Elevators ACC1	Active
Nov 14, 2016	Elevators ACC1	Active
May 30, 2014	Elevators ACC1	Active
May 30, 2014	Elevators ACC1	Active
Aug 15, 2012	Elevators E	Active
Aug 15, 2012	Elevators E	Active
Jun 29, 1990	Elevators LL1081	Active
Jun 29, 1990	Elevators LL1081	Active
Oct 12, 1989	Elevators LL1081	Active
Oct 12, 1989	Elevators LL1081	Active

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161 Walworth Street

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