Brooklyn · Block 577 · Lot 3 · 11231

179 Richards Street

3 floors · 5 apartments · 3,870 sq ft · built 1931 · class S5 · owner of record: Torres Carmen

97open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
24HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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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 2019-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 6 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Due this year
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 67 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 67 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 83 days
Annual

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Sep 7, 1994ZONING

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IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 6)
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HPD (95) · C 24 · B 41 · A 23
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Nov 22, 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 20, 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—
Nov 14, 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—
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 29, 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—
Oct 31, 2019I§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—
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
Oct 14, 2016CApt 3L · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ( 145 DEGREES) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHOct 22, 2016
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008AD26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008CD26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.Jun 4, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS FRONT NIGHT INSPECTION.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE STUCCO WALL NORTH 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT PLASTER CEILING & WALLS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ERODED BRICK JOINTS 1 TO 2 STY REAR BLDG.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE REMOVE THE TORN AND/OR LOOSE FLOOR COVERING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL LANDING.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTERS PUBLIC HALL ALL STYS.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008AD26-12.03 ADM CODE PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAMES AND SASHES FRONT & REAR ALL STYS.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LIGHT OR LIGHTS OF AT LEAST 40 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT EACH, TO LIGHT ADEQUATELY FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE THE 50 WATTS FRONT.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SCUTTLE RECESS WEST WALL 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION REAR 1 STY PUBLIC HALL NIGHT INSPECTION.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-19.07 ADM CODE INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LIGHT OR LIGHTS OF AT LEAST 40 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT EACH, TO LIGHT ADEQUATELY FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE THE REAR YARD NIGHT INSPECTION.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008ASECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL REAR.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BALUSTRADE 1 TO 2 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008ASECTION 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK 1 STY APT 1. LOCATED AT APT 1Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008AApt 1 · SECTION 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 DROP CEILING 1 STY APT 1 BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 1Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008AApt 3C · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT NORTH WINDOWS TOP & BOTTOM SASHES 3 STY NORTH APT 3C WEST ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 3CSep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008AD26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008ASECTION 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.Sep 1, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES CEILING BOILER ROOM CELLAR.Jul 3, 2008
May 29, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE METAL FENCE REAR YARD SOUTH.Jul 3, 2008
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUBLIC HALL THRU OUT.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 3L · SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO HEAVY DUTY DEADBOLT LATCH SET & CHAIN DOOR GUARD 3 STY NORTH APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3LNov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 27-2049 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THE DWELLING PLAINLY VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALK.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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.Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006ASECTION 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.Nov 24, 2006
Aug 27, 2003CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTSep 7, 2003
Aug 27, 2003CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES AND CELLAR DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYSep 7, 2003
Aug 27, 2003CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED AT CELLARSep 7, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDING MATERIAL WALLS & CEILING ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRSOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS AT FRONT AREAWAYOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WESTSep 7, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT CEILING THROUGHOUT AT OPEN SPACE, CELLAROct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003CApt 2R · SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES BATHROOM & KITCHEN 2 STY SOUTH APT 2R ER1. LOCATED AT APT 2RSep 7, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF WASHING MACHINE STORED, AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORYOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BApt 3L · SECTION 27-2044 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 3 STY NORTH APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3LOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING 1 TO 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL FRONT AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDGOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 1 STY PUBLIC HALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDGOct 6, 2003
Aug 27, 2003BSECTION 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 3 STY PUBLIC HALLOct 6, 2003

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