Brooklyn · Block 348 · Lot 5 · 11231

257 Columbia Street

3 floors · 2 apartments · 2,400 sq ft · built 1931 · class S2 · owner of record: 257 Columbia St, Llc

40open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 47 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 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2019-08-14 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
Annual property registration Check
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

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Required only if the owner doesn't live there

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#08311
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 23, 2024LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#07436
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#41799
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#21235
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#23037
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#13759
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 8, 2019LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
#08507
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 6, 2018LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
#10635
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 1, 2015LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
#07380
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 29, 2013CONSTRUCTION

#0602RL
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 13, 2011LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
#07997
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#09486
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 26, 2002LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#13624
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1994LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#12823
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#27781
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 1, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#12822
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 20, 1989BOILER

#78220
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (14)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2025Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Sep 23, 2024Boiler LBLVIO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Nov 8, 2019Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 6, 2018Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Oct 1, 2015Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 13, 2011Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Mar 26, 2002Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1994Boiler LL6291
Active
Jun 1, 1993Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (9) · C 0 · B 9 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 27, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYAug 6, 2007
May 21, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHJun 30, 2007
May 21, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL/BUZZER FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE TO .. IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHJun 30, 2007
May 17, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE BUZZER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJun 26, 2007
Apr 23, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORYJun 2, 2007
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE KITCHEN, 2ND STY. APT. 2.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNEVE WOOD FLOOR AT KITCHEN, 2ND STY. APT. 2.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CEILING BATHROOM, 2ND STY. APT. 2.Aug 19, 2006
Jul 3, 2006BSECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE FRONT SOUTH ROOM, 2ND STY. APT. 2.Aug 19, 2006

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City records as of Nov 14, 2026, 3:24 PM ET. BBL 3003480005.

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