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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 86% of the building's 7 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 307

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jun 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall

    Jun 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.