How well maintained is this building?

There are 6 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.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 26 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn is about $4,648/month for a one-bedroom.

140 Lawrence Street

Downtown Brooklyn·Brooklyn

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$4,647.751-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations2 critical

BuildingRental

Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

1.2/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1920
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
2 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

How we pick these

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About this building

A 4-story building located in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, containing 2 residential units. Built in 1920.

The Building DNA

Building Services

Elevator

Doorman

Laundry in building

Gym

Parking

Pet-friendly

Unit Perks

In-unit laundry

Dishwasher

High-speed internet

Central A/C

Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn →

The neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn · 325 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $4,301 1BR · $5,900 2BR

8thAvBrightonBroadwayClarkEasternFultonPky

6 subway stations nearby

2 parks · 3.2 acres · incl. Walt Whitman Park

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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 (6 vs 1 average per building).

Top issues

Heat/Hot Water2
Safety1
Security1

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Heat/Hot Water
IN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 4, 2024Class C
Heat/Hot Water
IN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 28, 2023Class C
Safety
OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 28, 2023Class B
Water/Plumbing
IN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT RECESS AT WINDOW (1ST FROM NORTH AT WEST) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 28, 2023Class B
Security
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PILOT LIGHT (1) AT RANGE AT STOVE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Nov 28, 2023Class A

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	—	$3,692	—
1 Bed	—	$4,647.75	—
2 Bed	—	$7,110	—
3+ Bed	—	$10,960.5	—

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

140 LAWRENCE, LLC

Responsiveness Score

26days

Average time to resolve violations

⚡ 42% faster than NYC average (45 days)

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 6 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.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 26 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Downtown Brooklyn is about $4,648/month for a one-bedroom.

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