# 68 Steuben Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3018930032 · Block 1893 · Lot 32 · BIN 3054580  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/68-steuben-street-3018930032  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

68 Steuben Street (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3018930032) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1905, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as TADEUSZ RUTKOWSKI; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated February 11, 2005 at $290,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,010,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations (one BIS violation and one DOB NOW safety violation), three active ECB violations and nine open HPD violations. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “68 Steuben Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3018930032)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/68-steuben-street-3018930032. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11205: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11205

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 70 Steuben Street (24 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/70-steuben-street-3018930033
- 66 Steuben Street (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/66-steuben-street-3018937506
- 72 Steuben Street (63 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/72-steuben-street-3018937501
- 76 Steuben Street (102 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/76-steuben-street-3018930036
- 78 Steuben Street (128 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/78-steuben-street-3018930037
- 80 Steuben Street (149 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/80-steuben-street-3018930038
- 336 Park Avenue (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/336-park-avenue-3018930028
- 338 Park Avenue (68 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/338-park-avenue-3018930029

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 1 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 9 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TADEUSZ RUTKOWSKI
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1905
- Floors: 3
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,125 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,010,000, assessed value $904,500, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-11 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2005-02-11 from MIGDAL DAVID, INC. to RUTKOWSKI, TADEUSZ, stated price $290,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-06-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-06-05 from PAUL & JOSEPH MANAGEMENT, INC to MIGDAL DAVID, INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-12-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-12-19 from HELLER, PAUL A; SUAREZ, JOSEPH to PAUL & JOSEPH MGMT INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-20 from STEUBEN STREET PROPERTIES INC to SUAREZ JOSEPH E; HELLER PAUL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-12-29 from MONACO JOSEPH; MONACO ANN to STEUBEN STREET PROPERTIES INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-11-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-11-04 from DEFRINA JOSEPH to MONACO ANN; MONACO JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-06-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-06-05 from GARMER REALTY CORP to DEFRINA JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-01-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-01-27 from DEFRINO ANAN EXR OF; GANS ANNA EXR OF; TEDESCO ANNA EXR OF to DEFRINO JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-06-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-06-23 from DEPT OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; CITY OF NEW YORK (DEPT OF FINANCE; DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF N Y  DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF N Y DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK(DEPT OF FINANCE); CITY OF NEW YORK (DEPT OF FINANACE); CITY OF NEW YORK; CITYO FNEW YORK (DEPT OF FINANCE); CITY OF NY; CITY OF NEW YORK DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK (DEP OF FINANCE); THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPART OF FINANCE; CITY OF NY DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK DEP OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK (DEPT OF FINANCE); CITY OF NEW YORK DEPT OF WELFARE; DEPT OF FINANCE CITY OF NY; COUNTY OF NEW YORK DEPT OF FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK DEPT FINANCE; CITY OF NEW YORK (DEPT FINANCE) to CITY OF NEW  YORK; THE CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YRK; CITY OF NE WYORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF N Y; CITY OF NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 720 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0092320: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 2). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2012-08-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 1001.3:FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EGRESS CLEAR & UNOBSTRUCTED. NOTED:AT 3RD FLR OF EXISTING BLDG OBSERVED STORAGE OF BICYCLES & STROLLER IN FRONT OF SCUTTLE LADDER,OBSTRUCTING EGRESS ACCESS TO ROOF. REM:REMOVE ALL OBS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-09-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: CHIMNEY BASE 1/2 FULL;CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-09-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: NORITZ HOT WATER HEATER NOT LEGALLY ABANDONED OR MAINTAINED IN NYC FUEL GAS CODE COMPLIANT MANOR/FAN ASSISTED HOT WATER HEATER> FAN OUTLET CONNECTOR INCORRECT/FLUE TERMINATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH NYC FUEL GAS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF ... AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BALUSTRADE AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-12-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-12-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2012-09-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-09-21 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-09-21 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-05-16 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3R: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION 7 X 5 EXTENTION, BATHROOM CREATED AT EAST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0092320 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 2) |

1 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3018930032/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-11-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as TADEUSZ RUTKOWSKI. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-02-11 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2005-02-11). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Tadeusz Rutkowski. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-12-05 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Tadeusz Rutkowski, business city Brooklybrooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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