166 Montrose Avenue
166 Montrose Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has 12 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and 2 of 6 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (60/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 6 units · Built 1920
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 60/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 29 buildings' registrations; 13 graded D or F.
- 2 of 6 units are rent-stabilized; 5 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (12 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
12 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 3 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 23 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2007-08-30. Newest violation issued 2025-06-10.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING 5 BULLUSTERS ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL, issued 2007-08-30. HPD violation 4303274
- Class C: Fire escape defect. FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT REAR STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2007-08-30. HPD violation 4303291
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2007-08-30. HPD violation 4303250
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERATIVE BELL AND RETURN BUZZER SYSTEM FROM 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE TO APT. LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST (apt 2R), issued 2017-09-15. HPD violation 11975117
- Class B: Self-closing door not working (entrance). ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT THE ENTRANCE TO BLDG. , 1st STORY, issued 2017-09-15. HPD violation 11975115
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEMS (BICYCLES AND AIR CONDITIONER UNITS) AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY, issued 2017-05-10. HPD violation 11774132
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELLBUZZER/ INTERCONM AT LOBBY, 1st STORY, issued 2009-09-10. HPD violation 8046796
- Class B: Fire escape defect. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES 2ND STORY BALCONY REAR STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE, issued 2007-08-30. HPD violation 4303310
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
2 of 6 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 2 in 2024, 5 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: ZEV ZAFIR INC. Head officer: SHLOMA STUHL. Managing agent: ZEV ZAFIR INC. This owner has 29 buildings on record, 13 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 23, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3030620009, HPD building ID 340107. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Montrose Av (L), 3 min walk
- Lorimer St (M, J), 7 min walk
- Grand St (L), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 12 open (3 class C, 6 class B, 3 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.