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188 Roebling Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3023940022 · 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, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class4
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s12.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE D

A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 96% 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 55. In ZIP 11211, 58% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% 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 violations2 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2007-07-10.

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

20 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (5) · Noise (5) · Illegal Parking (2) · Missed Collection (2) · Illegal Dumping (1) · Derelict Vehicles (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (1910)
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).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,930,000 $115,800
2026$2,344,000 $140,640
2027$2,163,000 $129,780

The city's market estimate has risen 12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: SENIOR CITIZEN HOMEOWNER

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Clem'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).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

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

SubwayBedford Av — L · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Marcy Av — J M Z · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Grand St / Roebling St — Q59 · 100 ft
Citi BikeGrand St & Havemeyer St · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 017 Henry D. Woodworth. 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

188 Roebling 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

20 311 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: $297,500 on 2005-10-07 (lender: JPMorgan Chase). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2005-10-07Mortgage $300,000 — from ALFANO, SANDRA to JPMORGAN CHASE $300,000
2005-10-07Mortgage $297,500 — from ALFANO, SANDRA to JPMORGAN CHASE $297,500
2003-09-16Mortgage $275,000 — from ALFARO, SANDRA to DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION $275,000
2000-11-30Mortgage $55,000 — from ALFARO, SANDRA to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC $55,000

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
20171506
20182507
20192518
20200404
20210606
20220404
20231010323
20241111022
20251179
20260516
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The last 12 months — 10 records

DateRecord
2026-09-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-14311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-04311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-04311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-18Restaurant inspection: CLEM'S — grade A
2026-01-16311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-12-25311: Litter Basket Request — Replacement Basket
2025-12-02Boiler inspection
2025-12-02Boiler inspection
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-14311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-04311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-04-04311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-18Restaurant inspection: CLEM'S — grade A
2026-01-16311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025
2025-12-25311: Litter Basket Request — Replacement Basket
2025-12-02Boiler inspection
2025-12-02Boiler inspection
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-07-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-05-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-05-20Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-05-12Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-04-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024
2024-12-19Boiler inspection
2024-12-12311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2024-12-07311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-12-05Boiler inspection
2024-12-05Boiler inspection
2024-11-04Restaurant inspection: CLEM'S — grade A
2024-09-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-13311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2024-08-16Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2024-08-02Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2024-07-26Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2024-07-09311: Illegal Tree Damage — Trunk Damaged
2024-05-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-05-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-04-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-04-10311: Rodent — Signs of Rodents
2024-03-18311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2024-03-17311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2024-03-06311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024-02-28311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024-02-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023
2023-12-27311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-12-14Boiler inspection
2023-12-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-11-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2023-11-02311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2023-09-13311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2023-08-30311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2023-08-30311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-07-28311: Missed Collection — Trash and Bulky Trash
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-21Restaurant inspection: CLEM'S — grade A
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 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
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-11311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2023-01-18311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022
2022-06-10311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2022-06-10311: Missed Collection — Trash and Bulky Trash
2022-05-20311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2022-05-20311: Missed Collection — Trash
2021
2021-09-24311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-09-24311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-07-01311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2021-06-12311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2021-06-11311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2021-05-19311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2020
2020-09-18311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2020-08-04311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2020-05-17311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-05-16311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-07-02311: Street Condition — Pothole
2019-07-02311: Street Condition — Pothole
2019-03-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-01-28311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2019-01-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2019-01-25311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2018
2018-09-16311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2018-08-29311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2018-08-20311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2018-07-30311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2018-05-15311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2017
2017-12-18311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-12-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-12-06311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2017-11-20311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-07-31311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2016
2016-10-29311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2016-10-21311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-09-10311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2016-08-28311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-08-19311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2016-07-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2016-07-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-04-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2016-01-25311: Food Establishment — Pet/Animal
2016-01-25311: Food Establishment — Pet/Animal
2015
2015-11-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2015-11-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2015-10-31311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-07-27311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2015-06-12311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2015-05-23311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-01-09311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2014
2014-12-24311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014-11-02311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014-11-01311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2014-10-18311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2014-10-17311: Street Condition — Pothole
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-03-20Mortgage assigned — from JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUS
2014-03-20Mortgage satisfied — from ALFARO, SANDRA to U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTE
2014-03-10311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2013
2013-05-10311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2013-05-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2013-01-25311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2012
2012-05-30311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2012-04-29311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2012-02-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011
2011-12-21311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-07-15311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2011-05-30311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-05-27311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-01-07311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2010
2010-08-20311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2010-02-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-07-10HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK MECHANISM AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
2007-07-10HPD class A: SECTION 27-2049 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THE DWELLING PLAINLY VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALK.
2007-06-30Tenant complaint: GENERAL — LOCKS
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-10-07Mortgage $300,000 — from ALFANO, SANDRA to JPMORGAN CHASE$300,000
2005-10-07Mortgage $297,500 — from ALFANO, SANDRA to JPMORGAN CHASE$297,500
2005-09-13Mortgage satisfied — from ALFARO, SANDRA to DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-04-01Mortgage satisfied — from ALFARO, SANDRA to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-09-16Mortgage $275,000 — from ALFARO, SANDRA to DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION$275,000
2003-04-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-04-03Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-04-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-02-13Job filed: The installation of partitions, plumbing fixtures, and mechanical equipment related to the operation of a tavern. No change to occupancy or egress und$26,000
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-11-30Deed — from ALFARO, ARAEL to ALFARO, SANDRA
2000-11-30Mortgage $55,000 — from ALFARO, SANDRA to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC$55,000
2000-11-30Mortgage assigned — from ALFARO, SANDRA to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-06-01DOB violation LL6291:
1973
1973-02-20Deed — from JAFFE SAMUEL to ALFARO ADAEL
1973-02-20Mortgage — from ALFARO ADAEL to JAFFE SAMUEL
1972
1972-12-28Deed — from CHONE JAFFE INCORPORATED to JAFFE SAMUEL

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