Brooklyn · Block 3008 · Lot 22 · 11237

57 Thames Street

4 floors · 56 apartments · 63,700 sq ft · built 1931 · class F5 · owner of record: Shimrit Associates Inc

24open violations
$12,273ECB/OATH penalties owed
1HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
Overdueto Annual property registration

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
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 69 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 69 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 85 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 63,700 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
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

OverdueNo current registration found
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 800 days
Next cycle year 2028
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2028) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2028
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 3008). Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 800 days
Next due 2028

Open violations

ECB / OATH (10) · $12,273 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Mar 1, 2023Cranes and Derricks CLASS - 2
RESPONDING A COMPLAINT OBSERVED: C-HOOK ROPE SCAFFOLD INSTALLED AT REAR OF THE BUILDING EXPOSURE # 3, UPON REVIEWED DEPARTMENT RECORD; NO NOTIFICATION PRIOR INITIAL INSTALLATION OF C-HOOK SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD ON
#39513697X
Dec 8, 2023
DEFAULT
$10,000
Jul 15, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED AT 57 THAMES STREET SIDE OF THE BUILDING ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM THREE COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS BEING VENT WITH PROHIBIT MATERIAL AND CONNECTED WITH FLEX HOSES . LAUNDRY ROOM IS IN A GAS
#39066007H
Nov 16, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jul 15, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED AT 57 THAMES STREET SIDE OF THE BUILDING ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN APARTMENT 3D SPRINKLER HEAD BEING COVERED WITH PLASTIC ALSO IN THE BASEMENT SPRINK
#39066011K
Nov 16, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jul 15, 2022Plumbing CLASS - 1
I OBSERVED AT 57 THEMES STREET PART OF THE BUILDING ON THIRD FLOOR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM INSTALLED GAS LINES FOR GAS FOR THREE COMMERCIAL GAS DRYERS. ALSO INSTALLED NEW WATER LINE AND WATER VALVE FOR NEW HOT WATE
#39066010Z
Nov 16, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jul 15, 2022Plumbing CLASS - 1
GAS BEING SUPPLIED TO BUILDING WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB I OBSERVED AT 57 THAMES STREET SIDE OF THE BUILD ON THIRD FLOOR GAS SUPPLYING GAS DRYERS WITHOUT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION BY DOB, F
#39066009L
Nov 16, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 6, 2022Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER; NOTED: OBSERVED UNIT # 104 ON THE 1ST FLOOR IS BEING USED AS A HAIR/NAIL SALON WITH NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR THE FUME SMELL WHICH IS SPREADING TO
#39061953L
Jun 20, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,023
May 6, 2022Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS # 35263861Y WHICH WAS ISSUED ON 11/10/2017. THIS SUMMONS SUPERSEDE SUMMONS # 0390
#39061954N
Jun 20, 2023
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Aug 30, 2018Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35263861Y ISSUED ON 11/10/17 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 (D) (2). AN ACCEPTIBLE
#37011741L
May 1, 2019
IN VIOLATION
$0
Nov 10, 2017Construction CLASS - 2
WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED AT FRONT OF ENTRANCE EXTERIOR ALONG THAMES STCREATED NEW ENTRANCE INTO INTERIOR SPACE. BY REMOVING SECTION OF BRICKKNEE WALL APPROX 4'X3' & WINDOW OF WHICH THEN INSTALLED GLASS & METAL
#35263861Y
Jan 3, 2018
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
Dec 15, 2006Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO COFO.NOTE:COFO #32710 INDICATES BLDG TO BE OCCUPIED AS MANUFACTURING.@ TIME OF INSPEC.1ST FL LEVEL BEING USED AS"THAMES & BOCKER" CLOTHES RETAIL STORE.NOTE:ENTRANCE DOOR TO STORE IS ON
#34547378M
Jan 29, 2007
STIPULATION/IN-VIO
$0
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
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
#09920
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 6, 2014FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00775
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 3, 2013FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#00860
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 3, 2012FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
#02106
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 10, 2000LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#02588
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 1989PLUMBING

#01
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Sep 6, 2019Elevators ACC1
Active
May 20, 2019Elevators EVCAT5
Active
Jun 6, 2014Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Jun 3, 2013Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
May 3, 2012Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
Mar 10, 2000Elevators LL1081
Active
HPD (3) · C 1 · B 2 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 6, 2007CApt 3B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WATER LEAK SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 22, 2007
Jun 6, 2007BApt 3B · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 21, 2007
Jun 6, 2007BApt 3B · § 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 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJul 21, 2007

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City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 9:40 PM ET. BBL 3030080022.

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