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55 Covert Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3034150071 · 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, AEP16.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s3
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE D

A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 97% 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 64.7. In ZIP 11207, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and 13% 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

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

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

13 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (11) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1) · Dirty Condition (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

NoBuilt before 1974 (2005)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

0 of 3 signals present. None of the common signals are present — stabilization is unlikely (though never impossible). 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)TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, LLC
Head officerGLEN BROWN
Managing agentFREESTONE PROPERTY GROUP LLC
Last registered2026-06-30

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,105,000 $66,300
2026$1,399,000 $83,940
2027$1,298,000 $77,880

The city's market estimate has risen 17% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

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

SubwayHalsey St — J · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Chauncey St — J Z · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Schaefer St / Bushwick Av — B20 · 400 ft
Citi BikeEldert St & Bushwick Ave · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S./I.S. 045 Horace E. Greene
Middle: Evergreen Middle School for Urban Exploration. 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

55 Covert 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

13 311 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 FREESTONE PROPERTY GROUP LLC — 418 buildings, 2,029 units. Grades across the portfolio: A122 · B90 · C94 · D97 · F15. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
271 Lenox Road BK55 A
503 12 Street BK34 B
70 Prospect Park West BK30 B
227 13 Street BK25 B
38 Prospect Park SW BK20 B
75 Pineapple Street BK20 A
541 Bergen Street BK18 C
400 6 Avenue BK17 C
411 15 Street BK16 A
299 5 Avenue BK16 B
904 President Street BK10 B
11 Devoe Street BK10 A
1440 Pacific Street BK10 B
1148 Pacific Street BK10 B
212 Malcolm X Boulevard BK10 B
36 South Oxford Street BK10 C
100 Malcolm X Boulevard BK9 A
269 Henry Street BK9 B
159 5 Avenue BK9 B
193 Chauncey Street BK9 A
32 Pierrepont Street BK9 C
1436 Pacific Street BK8 A
915 St Johns Place BK8 A
389 Sumpter Street BK8 A
705 Lafayette Avenue BK8 A
147 Stanhope Street BK8 A
238 8 Street BK8 A
473 4 Street BK8 C
125 St James Place BK8 B
26 Starr Street BK8 B
171 15 Street BK8 B
151 Baltic Street BK8 D
44 3 Street BK8 C
441 1 Street BK8 B
196 Prospect Park West BK8 B
473 Kosciuszko Street BK8 A
12 Belvidere Street BK8 A
53 3 Street BK8 B
852 Classon Avenue BK8 B
28 Starr Street BK8 B
138 Schaefer Street BK8 A
161 Prospect Park West BK8 D
733 Lafayette Avenue BK8 B
24 Starr Street BK8 B
707 Hart Street BK8 B
38 3 Street BK8 C
469 4 Street BK8 B
598 Myrtle Avenue BK8 A
188 Cooper Street BK8 B
806 President Street BK8 B
285 6 Avenue BK8 B
600 Myrtle Avenue BK8 A
233 South 3 Street BK8 A
418 Suydam Street BK8 B
419 3 Street BK8 A
812 8 Avenue BK8 B
30 Starr Street BK8 B
812 Lexington Avenue BK8 B
88 Guernsey Street BK8 A
306 Stockholm Street BK8 C

showing 60 of 418 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $41,543,905 on 2023-04-06 (lender: Invesco Cmi Investments, L.P.), covering 37 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-12-23Agreement $485,595,000 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL III, L.L.C.; TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC $485,595,000
2023-04-06Mortgage $41,543,905 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. $41,543,905
2023-04-06AL&R $41,543,905 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. $41,543,905
2022-12-09Deed $1,250,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL II, L.L.C. $1,250,000
2022-12-05Sold for $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $416,667
2015-08-12AL&R $60,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK $60,000
2015-08-12Mortgage $60,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK $60,000
2015-08-12Agreement $650,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK $650,000
2014-11-05Mortgage $590,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to 615A HUDSON LLC $590,000
2014-11-05Deed $515,000 — from TORRES, LEONI to COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC $515,000

Ten-year activity

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201803003
201904004
202002002
202108008
202205218
2023136010
20241180221
202501416
202601012
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-07-09HPD 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
2026-05-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-30TL&R — from INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.
2025-12-23Agreement $485,595,000 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL III, L.L.C.; TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC
2025-12-23Mortgage assigned — from WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC to FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2025-12-23Mortgage assigned — from INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. to WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC
2025-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-07-09HPD 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
2026-05-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-30TL&R — from INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.
2025-12-23Agreement $485,595,000 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL III, L.L.C.; TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC$485,595,000
2025-12-23Mortgage assigned — from WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC to FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
2025-12-23Mortgage assigned — from INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P. to WALKER & DUNLOP, LLC
2025-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-03-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED
2024-10-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT ALL WINDOWS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-10-24HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH L
2024-10-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-07-09FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-05-29Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-05-29Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2024-05-29311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2024-05-29311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2024-03-31311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-29311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-28311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-20311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-20311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-20311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-19311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-18311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-17311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-17311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-03-15311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2023
2023-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-05-18FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-04-06Deed — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL II, L.L.C. to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.
2023-04-06Mortgage $41,543,905 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P.$41,543,905
2023-04-06AL&R $41,543,905 — from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C. to INVESCO CMI INVESTMENTS, L.P.$41,543,905
2023-04-04Deed transfer (nominal price)
2023-03-21Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
2023-03-21311: PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
2023-01-13TL&R — from FLUSHING BANK to COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC
2023-01-13Mortgage satisfied — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to FLUSHING BANK
2022
2022-12-09Deed $1,250,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL II, L.L.C.$1,250,000
2022-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-12-05Sold for $1,250,000$1,250,000
2022-08-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-03-10311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-03311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-01-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021
2021-12-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-11-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-05-20311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2021-05-07311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2021-05-06311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2021-04-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-19HPD 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
2021-03-09311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-06-22311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2020-02-27311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2019
2019-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-11-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-11-20Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-11-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018
2018-07-22311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-06-24HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2018-03-16311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015
2015-08-12AL&R $60,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK$60,000
2015-08-12Mortgage $60,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK$60,000
2015-08-12Agreement $650,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK$650,000
2015-08-12Mortgage assigned — from 615A HUDSON LLC to EMPIRE NATIONAL BANK
2015-03-04HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-11-07Mortgage satisfied — from TORRES, LEONI to CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3; CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECU; CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKE
2014-11-05Mortgage $590,000 — from COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC to 615A HUDSON LLC$590,000
2014-11-05Deed $515,000 — from TORRES, LEONI to COVERT BUSHWICK REALTY LLC$515,000
2012
2012-12-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-08-17311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2011-08-17DOB complaint, category ?
2011-08-17DOB complaint, category ?
2011-07-30ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C/C W/THE DOB FOR NOV #34918314N ISSUED ON 6.16.11 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 &
2011-07-30ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMM ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#34918315P ISSUED ON 6/16/11 WORK W/O PERMIT AT CELLAR LVL IN THAT ERECT FULL
2011-07-18311: Street Condition — Wear & Tear
2011-07-11311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2011-07-04311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2011-06-16311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2011-06-16DOB complaint, category ?
2011-06-16ECB CLASS - 3 violation: NOTED AT CELLAR LVL FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALL ERECTED ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING LINES INSTALLED CREATING A 2PC BTRM AND SEPARATE SL
2011-06-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY NOTED C/O #301917326 DATED 8/28/06 INDICATES THAT CELLAR IS AN OPEN SP$1,200
2011-05-12311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2010
2010-01-29311: Street Condition — Pothole
2008
2008-01-03Mortgage assigned — from FIRST UNITED MORTGAGE BANKING CORP. to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; CSAB MORTG BACKED PASS THRU CERT. SERIES
2006
2006-03-17Permit NB — ISSUED
2005
2005-12-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2005-11-22ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS UNDER JOB# 301917326-01 NB. NOTED: ERECTED METAL PIPE$1,000
2005-11-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-11-11DOB complaint, category ?
2005-10-16ECB Non-Hazardous violation: DEFECTIVE SITE FENCE PLYWOOD SITE FENCE AT FRONT OF N/B SITE HAS PARTICALLY COLLAPSED CUT SIDEWALK ANS SUPPORT MISSING 10'SECTION $500
2005-08-03Permit NB — ISSUED
2005-08-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
2005-06-13Job filed: PROPOSED BUILDER'S PAVEMENT PLAN FILED I N CONJUNCTION WITH NB #30191732 #301917335 WITH TOTAL OF 120 LINEAR FEET . SEE SECTION 16, BNP 05-534.
2005-03-04Job filed: NB
2005-03-04Job filed: NB

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