1221 Brook Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02394-0024Map
Owner of record: Magenta Realty LLC
1221 Brook Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10456. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Magenta Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 307 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 307
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 413
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 307
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor cover in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood treads at stairs from 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs
Jan 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide, at building front at fire escape
Apr 28, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective device located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at window lower sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leak at radiator control valve in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door to apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 4th. from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall
Jun 5, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents evidence of rats excreta in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer intercom system from 1st vestibule to the panel in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at barth tub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 12 sq ft west wall 10 sq ft east wall 10 sq ft north wall 3 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Construction documents must match installation as built fgc-106.7 a permanent factory applied name plate shall be fix to the appliance which shall be legible with manufactures name and trade mark mc 301.6; mc m
Aug 25, 2021
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.noted:renovation work done in cellar.new kitchen,bathroom,electrical work,plumbing work,new partition walls,constructed.converting storage area to 2 apartments creating a hazardous condition.
Feb 5, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.2 apartments constructed in cellar for living as class "a" apts,full kitchen,bathroom & bedroom.remedy:discontinue
Feb 5, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:1)having installed a (3)three piece bathroom 2)having installed a kitchen with gas stove 3)installed partitions thoughout cellar.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premis
Jul 15, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy to that allowed by the building department records. from legal use: cellar no occupancy to illegal use: 1 apartment. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend the c/ of o.
Jul 15, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 8,392 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,132 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2394 / 24
- Assessed value
- $855,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #201164, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.
Questions about 1221 Brook Avenue
Who owns 1221 Brook Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Magenta Realty LLC.
Does 1221 Brook Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 307 housing violations at this property.
Is 1221 Brook Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1221 Brook Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1221 Brook Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.