249 Front Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00042-0035Map
Owner of record: Jose Donaldo Amaya
249 Front Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1847 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jose Donaldo Amaya. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 7 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 2
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 16
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door frames in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 4, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Observed at exposure #4 bulging of wall at ground level and between 2nd and 3rd floors and stucco peeling of bricks.
Sep 4, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Observed at exposure #4 bulging of wall at ground level and between 2nd and 3rd floors and stucco peeling of bricks., repair and/replace; make repairs.
Sep 4, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1847
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,796 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 42 / 35
- Assessed value
- $261,780
- Landmark / historic district
- Vinegar Hill Historic District
HPD registration #358791, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 249 Front Street
Who owns 249 Front Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jose Donaldo Amaya.
Does 249 Front Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 249 Front Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 249 Front Street built?
City records list 1847 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 249 Front Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.