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215 Columbia Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3003360006 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP6
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class4
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 33.3. In ZIP 11231, 56% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations11 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2002-06-21.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Dirty Condition (1) · Damaged Tree (1).

Filed construction activity

$121,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (8 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1931)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)MVM HOLDINGS LLC
Head officerGIUSEPPE MANNINO
Managing agentGIUSEPPE MANNINO
Last registered2024-11-20

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,546,000 $152,760
2026$2,734,000 $164,040
2027$3,595,000 $215,700

The city's market estimate has risen 41% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNO2FUEL

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Swoony'sAmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 3 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayCarroll St — F G · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 13-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Columbia St / Union St — B61 · 50 ft
Citi BikeColumbia St & Degraw St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 029 John M. Harrigan. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

215 Columbia Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

2 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $34,500 on 1991-05-07 (lender: Wurmbrand, Daniel). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2017-03-02Deed $25,000 — from MVM HOLDINGS LLC to 215 COLUMBIA LLC $25,000
2017-02-28Sold for $25,000 $25,000 $12,500
1991-05-07Mortgage $34,500 — from MANNINO, VITO to WURMBRAND, DANIEL $34,500
1982-11-08Mortgage $14,000 — from GALEANO, ARTURO; MANNINO, VITO; CARNEMOLLA, FRANK to POLK, DENNIS $14,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017110204
2018431008
2019320005
202001100011
2021003003
20225270014
202309100019
2024020013
2025012003
2026001012
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-07-03311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2026-05-12Restaurant inspection: SWOONY'S
2025-11-24HPD class I: §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
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-03311: Damaged Tree — Entire Tree Has Fallen Down
2026-05-12Restaurant inspection: SWOONY'S
2025
2025-11-24HPD class I: §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
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-01-20311: Dirty Condition — Dog Waste
2024
2024-10-28FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-05-17Restaurant inspection: SWOONY'S — grade A
2023
2023-11-28HPD class I: §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
2023-07-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO SIGN OFF PERMITTED JOB AS REQUIRED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING (DOB). DOB RECORD SHOWS THAT WORK UNDER JOB #S 310081130, $6,250
2023-07-19ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO SIGN OFF PERMITTED JOB AS REQUIRED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING (DOB). DOB RECORD SHOWS THAT WORK UNDER JOB #S340176981, 3$1,250
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-08311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2023-06-08DOB complaint, category ?
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-01-26311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2023-01-24311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-18311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2023-01-18DOB complaint, category ?
2023-01-17311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-17311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-11311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-06311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-01311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022
2022-12-30311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-12-28311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-12-21311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-12-19311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2022-12-19DOB complaint, category ?
2022-11-21Job filed: FILING TO SUPERSEDE DOB APPLICATIONS 340420315, 340176981, AND 320195668$20,000
2022-11-17HPD class I: §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
2022-10-06Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-10-06Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2022-08-30Job filed: FILING TO SUPERSEDE DOB APPLICATIONS 340420315, 340176981, AND 320195668$20,000
2022-08-30Job filed: FILING TO SUPERSEDE DOB APPLICATIONS 340420315, 340176981, AND 320195668 AND SIGN OFF ON ALL WORK COMPLETED UNDER THOSE APPLICATIONS$25,000
2022-06-26311: Traffic — Congestion/Gridlock
2022-03-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-03-16HPD class I: §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
2021
2021-08-30311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Music
2021-04-30311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-04-21HPD class I: §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
2020
2020-09-13311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2020-08-30311: Plumbing — Failure To Retain Water/Improper Drainage- (LL103/89)
2020-08-30DOB complaint, category ?
2020-07-21311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2020-07-21311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2020-07-05311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Cafe
2020-06-26311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Cafe
2020-06-13311: Drinking — In Public
2020-06-13311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Face Covering Violation
2020-06-13311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-05-29311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-12-03FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-06-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-06-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-06-05Job filed: OBTAIN "EQ" EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT FOR HVAC UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$7,000
2018
2018-10-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-09-25Job filed: OBTAIN 'EQ' EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT FOR HVAC UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$7,000
2018-09-25Job filed: OBTAIN 'EQ' EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT FOR HVAC UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$7,000
2018-09-25Job filed: OBTAIN "EQ" EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT FOR HVAC UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$7,000
2018-08-14ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. OBSERVED NEWLY INSTALLED SWITCHES,OUTLETS, GFCIS, LIGHTING AND PWOER CIRCUITS, AMONG MANY OTHER ELEC$800
2018-07-31DOB complaint, category ?
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-01-11HPD class I: §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
2017
2017-03-02Deed $25,000 — from MVM HOLDINGS LLC to 215 COLUMBIA LLC$25,000
2017-02-28Sold for $25,000$25,000
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-02-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2016
2016-11-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-11-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-09-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-09-07Job filed: A2$28,000
2016-08-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-08-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2015
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-03-20Mortgage assigned — from WURMBRAND, DANIEL to MANNINO, MARIA STELLA
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-02-04Permit PL — ISSUED
2014
2014-12-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-12-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-08-17Job filed: THIS ALT 2 APPLICATION IS BEING FILED HEREWITH TO RENOVATE THE INTERIOR OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH NEW MILLWORK, FINISHES, $62,530
2014-08-17Job filed: THIS ALT 2 APPLICATION IS BEING FILED HEREWITH TO RENOVATE THE INTERIOR OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH NEW MILLWORK, FINISHES, $62,530
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-02-06FDNY inspection (RISK)
2013
2013-10-30311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2013-10-26311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-11-03311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2010
2010-11-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-09-12311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2010-08-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2010-08-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2010-07-30Job filed: APPLICATION IS FILED FOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS FILED UNDER T$48,500
2010-07-30Job filed: APPLICATION IS FILED FOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS FILED UNDER T$48,500
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2008
2008-06-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-02-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-02-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-01-16Job filed: RENOVATE EXISTING APARTMENT. NO CHANGETO EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY$3,000
2007
2007-09-20DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-03-20HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELLS ENTRANCE TO BUILDING TO 2ND STORY APT. 2.
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-12-31HPD class B: SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SHOWER BATHROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2.
2003-12-31HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING CENTER ROOM 2ND STORY APT. 2.
2003-07-11DEEDO — from MVM HOLDINGS LLC; LEGEND 4 PAW REALTY CORP. to MVM HOLDINGS LLC
2002
2002-06-21HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 3rd STORY
2002-06-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE AP
2002-06-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BALUSTRADE ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL
2002-06-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MARBLE NOSING AT INTERMEDIATE LANDING OF STAIRS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2002-06-21HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CASCADING WATER LEAK CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2002-06-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED WIRES AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2002-06-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-10-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-09-18Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,000
2001-05-22Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-04-24Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-04-19Job filed: One story extension, new storefront, interior renovation with plumbing and mechanical work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$19,000
2001-04-19Job filed: One story extension, new storefront, interior renovation with plumbing and mechanical work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$19,000
2001-04-19Job filed: One story extension, new storefront, interior renovation with plumbing and mechanical work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$19,000
2001-01-24Deed — from MANNINO, MARIA STELLA to LEGEND 4 PAW REALTYCORP
1998
1998-11-04Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-11-04Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-11-04Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-10-22Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-10-22Deed — from MANNINO, VITO to MANNINO, MARIA STELLA
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-05-07Mortgage $34,500 — from MANNINO, VITO to WURMBRAND, DANIEL$34,500
1988
1988-03-02Deed — from CARNEMOLLA, FRANK; MANNINO, VITO; GALEANO, ARTURO to MANNINO, VITO
1987
1987-08-03Mortgage satisfied — from GALEANO, ARTURO; CARNEMOLLA, FRANK; MANNINO, VITO to POLK, DENNIS
1982
1982-11-08Deed — from POLK, DENNIS; DAPOL REALTY CORP to CARNEMOLLA, FRANK; MANNINO, VITO; GALEANO, ARTURO
1982-11-08Mortgage satisfied — from POLK, DENNIS to ANOLIK, SIMON
1982-11-08Mortgage $14,000 — from GALEANO, ARTURO; MANNINO, VITO; CARNEMOLLA, FRANK to POLK, DENNIS$14,000
1979
1979-03-30Mortgage — from POLK DENNIS to ANOLIK SIMON
1979-03-30Deed — from ANOLIK SIMON to POLK DENNIS
1976
1976-07-28Deed — from 215 COLUMBIA ST RLTY CORP to ANOLIK SIMON

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