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81 Calyer Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3025710031 · 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, AEP41.8
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class4
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 76% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 65.4. In ZIP 11222, 66% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations16 total — 8 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 7 class A. Oldest open since 2009-09-17.

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

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (3) · Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property (1) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · GENERAL (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 (1928)
YesSix or more residential units (7)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)THE ESTATE OF VIRGINA ELSOSSER
Head officerLAURA ELSOSSER-VORHIES
Managing agentNA
Last registered2020-09-05

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,051,600 $1,373,220
2026$3,662,000 $1,647,900
2027$4,368,000 $1,965,600

The city's market estimate has risen 43% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 2 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

SubwayGreenpoint Av — G · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Franklin St / Calyer St — B32 · 150 ft
Citi BikeCalyer St & West St · 250 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 034 Oliver H. Perry. 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

81 Calyer Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

6 311 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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by NA — 91 buildings, 533 units. Grades across the portfolio: A21 · B23 · C38 · D9. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
646 East 231 Street BX65 B
3530 Bainbridge Avenue BX62 A
3151 Perry Avenue BX52 B
2458 Grand Avenue BX47 C
636 East 231 Street BX31 C
81 Calyer Street BK7 B
485 Fairview Avenue QN6 A
161 Beach 128 Street QN6 A
17-11 Stanhope Street QN6 B
154 Dupont Street BK6 A
510 Onderdonk Avenue QN6 A
35-02 92 Street QN5 C
35-39 88 Street QN5 C
54-44 83 Street QN5 A
326 Eldert Street BK5 D
148 East 38 Street MN5 C
10-01 Wyckoff Avenue QN5 C
1483 Bryant Avenue BX4 C
86-50 127 Street QN4 D
150 Summit Street BK4 B
65 Gates Avenue BK4 B
140 West 82 Street MN4 B
541 Henry Street BK4 C
449 Lenox Avenue MN4 D
200 President Street BK4 B
328 East 9 Street BK4 B
257 Jefferson Avenue BK4 C
155 Allen Street MN4 B
38 East 96 Street BK4 C
74 Halsey Street BK4 C
1580 41 Street BK4 C
72 3 Place BK3 C
362 West 121 Street MN3 A
916 East 86 Street BK3 A
79-10 31 Avenue QN3 B
149 Joralemon Street BK3 D
46-09 Newtown Road QN3 C
22 4 Place BK3 D
151 Clifton Place BK3 C
1244 Halsey Street BK3 B
314 West 81 Street MN3 C
1940 Haviland Avenue BX3 C
40-14 165 Street QN3 B
307 President Street BK3 B
294 5 Street BK3 C
23-39 30 Drive QN3 A
40-07 76 Street QN3 B
213 Penn Street BK3 C
972 51 Street BK3 C
1926 79 Street BK3 C
314 4 Street BK3 A
1557 50 Street BK3 C
281 Mac Dougal Street BK3 A
1380 Bushwick Avenue BK3 C
418 West 154 Street MN3 B
2081 60 Street BK3 B
243 Front Street BK3 A
23-37 30 Drive QN3 A
80-10 32 Avenue QN3 C
171 West 126 Street MN3 C

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Ten-year activity

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EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20171180524
201820002
201913004
202006006
20210100212
202204015
2023540211
202413015
2025191011
202605005
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The last 12 months — 10 records

DateRecord
2026-05-16311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2026-05-16311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-05-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-02-02City emergency repair (OMO): replace latch at building entrance door at building entrance door ..replace defective latch set with new passage latch s
2025-11-25HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-11-25HPD class C: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND A
2025-11-20HPD 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
2025-11-04HPD class C: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUI

The full timeline

2026
2026-05-16311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2026-05-16311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-05-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2026-02-02City emergency repair (OMO): replace latch at building entrance door at building entrance door ..replace defective latch set with new passage latch s$437
2025
2025-11-25HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-11-25HPD class C: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND A
2025-11-20HPD 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
2025-11-04HPD class C: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUI
2025-10-19311: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2025-10-19311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-10-19Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-10-19Tenant complaint: GENERAL — VENTILATION SYSTEM
2025-10-02TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2025-06-09HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024
2024-11-27HPD 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
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-05-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-05-14311: Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property — Cat
2024-04-09HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023
2023-11-21HPD 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
2023-09-10311: Dirty Condition — Dog Waste
2023-08-02Rodent inspection: Passed
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
2023-06-20DOB 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
2023-05-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2023-05-11311: Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property — Cat
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-03-21HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022
2022-11-10HPD 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
2022-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2022-02-23HPD 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
2022-02-23HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-01-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-12-20311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2021-12-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-11-18Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2021-11-14311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-08-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-08-19311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2021-08-19311: Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property — Cat
2021-08-16311: Unsanitary Animal Pvt Property — Cat
2021-07-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-07HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2020
2020-12-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-10-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-10-22311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-10-29HPD 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
2019-10-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-02-26311: Street Sign - Dangling — Other/Unknown
2018
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-02-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017
2017-12-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-12-03311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-12-03Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-11-20HPD 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
2017-11-19311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2017-11-16311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-11-16Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-10-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-09-11Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-08-13311: Recycling Enforcement — ER1 Resident Recyc. (Owner/Manager
2017-07-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-08Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2017-04-12311: Water Conservation — Illegal Use Of A Hydrant (CIN)
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2017-01-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-24311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-24Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-09311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017-01-09Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016
2016-12-09311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-12-09Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-11-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-11-25311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-11-25Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016-11-04HPD 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
2015
2015-10-07HPD 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
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-09-03311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2015-03-05311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2015-03-05Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-02-18HPD 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
2014
2014-10-21311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RB Missed Recycling - M/G/Pl
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-10-27311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2012-08-29311: Drinking — In Public
2010
2010-01-17311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2009
2009-09-17HPD class A: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE
2009-09-17HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2009-08-20Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2000
2000-10-17ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 49-NO CHECK VALVE/BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON FEED LINE.
1993
1993-08-03Mortgage satisfied — from ELSASSER, VIRGINIA; ELSASSER, GEORGE to DARTMOUTH PLAN INC
1979
1979-06-06Mortgage assigned — from DARTMOUTH PLAN INC to CITIBANK
1979-06-06Mortgage — from ELSASSER VIRGINIA; ELSASSER GEORGE to DARTMOUTH PLAN INC
1975
1975-05-07REL — from KOPPEL ESTHER to ELSASSER VIRGINIA; LAMOVI REALTY CORP; ELSASSER GEORGE W; LA MOVI REALTY CORP
1974
1974-09-24Deed — from LAMOVI REALTY CORP to ELSASSER VIRGINIA; ELSASSER GEORGE W
1974-09-24Mortgage — from ELSASSER VIRGINIA; ELSASSER GEORGE W to LAMOVI REALTY CORP
1969
1969-08-27Mortgage assigned — from SRAGOWITZ REBECCA to RUSHEFSKY LILLIAN; SRAGG ELI; SRAGG STANLEY; SRAGG STANLEY SRAGG ELI; SRAGG BENJAMIN
1968
1968-12-16Mortgage assigned — from CENTRAL FUNDING CO to KARMEN MORTON; SCHUPAK LENORE; SCHUPAK FRANK; KARMEN LARRY; SCHULAK FRANK
1968-10-17SAGE — from SRAGOWITZ REBECCA
1968-10-17Deed — from KOPPEL ESTHER to LAMOVI REALTY CORP
1968-10-17Mortgage — from LA MOVI REALTY CORP; LAMOVI REALTY CORP to CENTRAL FUNDING CORP; CENTRAL FUNDING CO
1968-10-17Mortgage — from LAMOVI REALTY CORP; LA MOVI REALTY CORP to KOPPEL ESTHER

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