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249 Berry Street, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

249 BERRY STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (7/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 12

249 Berry Street

Brooklyn · 11249

High confidence

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Severe issues on record

249 Berry Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn with 12 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 21 open Class C hazardous violations among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,090 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

↓ Getting worse

vs. neighborhood (11249)0th percentile

Among the most distressed of 1,080 buildingszip avg 87

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

False Repair Certification

The owner falsely certified that repairs were made when they were not. This is a serious violation of trust and law.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

321

Housing Violations→

(101 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

21.5x neighborhood avg

21

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

35.0x neighborhood avg

19

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

2.5x neighborhood avg

146

Building Complaints→

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

2.9x neighborhood avg

8

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1910

Built 116 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 354 violations · Peak: 119 in 2018

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Sale History

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

Nov 23, 2012

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000460234

Dec 30, 2011

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $1,100,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000453866

Dec 30, 2011

Mortgage — $190,293.21

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000453864

Dec 31, 2008

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492409

Dec 31, 2008

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492405

Dec 31, 2008

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492406

Dec 31, 2008

Mortgage — $150,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492411

Dec 31, 2008

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492410

Dec 31, 2008

Mortgage — $51,318.29

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000492407

Mar 4, 2004

Mortgage — $800,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000131532

Mar 4, 2004

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000131537

Mar 4, 2004

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000131535

Apr 20, 2000

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Feb 9, 2000

Mortgage — $330,000

Recorded

May 4, 1992

Mortgage — $156,026

Recorded

May 4, 1992

CERT

Recorded

Mar 7, 1991

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Mar 7, 1991

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 1, 1986

VAC

Recorded

May 28, 1986

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

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.

Apr 12, 2019

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — LAM BROTHERS REALTY LLC,SIMON KATZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 12, 2019

Oct 8, 2009

Tenant Action — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 8, 2009

Sep 30, 2009

False Certification Non-Lead — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE INC,SIMON KATZ

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 30, 2009

Sep 8, 2009

Tenant Action — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 8, 2009

Aug 11, 2009

Tenant Action — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 11, 2009

Jan 7, 2009

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE INC,SAM LEFKOWITZ,SIMON KATZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 7, 2009

Aug 30, 2006

Access Warrant - lead — LAM BROTHERS REAL ESTATE,SAM LEFKOVITS

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 30, 2006

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

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

LAM BROTHERS REALTY L

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 13,000 sqft

Units: 15

Stories: 4

Zoning: R6B

Assessed Value: $1,462,500

Market Value: $3,250,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

LAM BROTHERS REALTY L

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 13,000 sqft

Units: 15

Stories: 4

Zoning: R6B

Assessed Value: $1,462,500

Market Value: $3,250,000

Other Events (18)

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843495

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843491

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843493

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843492

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843489

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

CEILING

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: CEILING

Descriptor2: DIRTY OR UNSANITARY

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

LIGHTING

Complaint Type: ELECTRIC

Descriptor: LIGHTING

Descriptor2: FIXTURE MISSING/HANGING/LOOSE

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

REFRIGERATOR

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: REFRIGERATOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN DOOR SEAL

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

WALL

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: WALL

Descriptor2: DIRTY OR UNSANITARY

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

WINDOW FRAME

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: WINDOW FRAME

Descriptor2: WINDOW STUCK CLOSED OR OPEN

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Complaint Type: APPLIANCE

Descriptor: ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE

Descriptor2: OVEN DOOR MISSING OR BROKEN

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843494

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

311 Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Complaint Type: GENERAL

Descriptor: BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 10, 2026• 15 days ago

Open

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14837955

Problem Id: 28843490

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 10, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

311 Complaint

May 27, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Trash

Complaint Type: Dirty Condition

Descriptor: Trash

Descriptor2: Littering

Resolution Description: The Department of Sanitation found an open service request already exists for the same location.

Closed Date: Jun 3, 2026

Agency: Department of Sanitation

Location Type: Sidewalk

311 Complaint

May 23, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

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: May 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

May 23, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

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: May 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Complaint

May 12, 2026• 1 month ago

Open

GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14794793

Problem Id: 28745246

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 12, 2026

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint sometime within the last 10 days. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact HPD with your complaint number to schedule an appointment at

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

15

Residential Units

12

Building Class

C7

Location

BBL

3023800001

Zipcode

11249

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