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237 Nassau Street, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

237 NASSAU STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (23/100)

Year Built: 1950 · Units: 417

237 Nassau Street

Brooklyn 11201

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

237 Nassau Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1950 in Brooklyn with 417 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 1 open HPD violation and an unsafe facade condition among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 956 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large postwar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11201)

2,232 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11201

Bottom tier

Avg score: 90

WorstBest in 11201

Alerts

Unsafe Facade

A facade inspection found this building's exterior to be unsafe. This is a serious structural concern that can lead to falling debris.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

100Excellent

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

72Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

95Excellent

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

78Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

60Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 46 violations · Peak: 7 in 2010

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

656

Inspections

132

Permits

105

Violations

Compliance

Financial

Legal

Total: 956 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

Housing Violations→

(1 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

2.4x neighborhood avg

619

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

29.3x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1950

Built 76 years ago

↑Improving — 0 violations this year vs 4 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

May 3, 2005

DECL

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000257460

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

May 27, 2025

Tenant Action — NYCHA

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 27, 2025

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $41,631,000 Exemptions: $18,733,950

Owner: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Year Built: 1,950

Building Class: D3

Gross Area: 375,000 sqft

Units: 417

Stories: 14

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $18,733,950

Market Value: $41,631,000

Other Events (19)

311 Complaint

Mar 30, 2026• 5 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Mar 29, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 29, 2026• 6 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Television

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Television

Closed Date: Mar 29, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 28, 2026• 7 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 11 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 16, 2026• 19 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 16, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 15, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 15, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 15, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 13, 2026• 22 days ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 13, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 8, 2026• 27 days ago

OPEN

Dog Waste

Complaint Type: Dirty Condition

Descriptor: Dog Waste

Descriptor2: Not Cleaned by Property Owner

Agency: Department of Sanitation

Location Type: Sidewalk

311 Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 3, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 2, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 2, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Mar 1, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 28, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 26, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 26, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 24, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Feb 23, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Closed Date: Feb 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1950

Total Units

417

Residential Units

417

Building Class

Location

BBL

3000900001

Zipcode

11201

Location

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Property Owner

NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Registered owner of 237 Nassau Street

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237 NASSAU STREET, Brooklyn — Grade F

237 Nassau Street

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

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