227 Duffield Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1915
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, containing 3 residential units. Built in 1915.
The neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn · 325 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,306 1BR · $5,895 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 3.2 acres · incl. Walt Whitman Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (8 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Structural2
- Window/Door2
- Water/Plumbing2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
IN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES .... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 4, 2010Class C - Water/Plumbing
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO WATER SUPPLY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3FL, 3rd STORY
Jul 26, 2010Class C - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... 10 SQ. FT. AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 4, 2010Class B - Safety
HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 4, 2010Class B - Structural
IN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WOOD RISER AT 14TH STAIR TREAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
Aug 4, 2010Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,720 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,661.75 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,107.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $10,781 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
CITY OF NEW YORK
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 8 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 8 open HPD violations on record, including 2 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn is about $4,662/month for a one-bedroom.