255 Butler Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00405-0027Map

255 Butler Street is a factory / industrial built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11217. The owner of record is Butler NY Owner LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 94
ECB violations: 21
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 94

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy:erect approx. 298 linear feet of overhead protection sidewalk shed spanning entire front exp1 and left exp2. this included additional minimum 5'ft on both sides for adjacent properties exposure 1 183'ft exposure 2 115'ft
Oct 3, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 25, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2021
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2021
Dob violation - active
Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2021
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 21

Class - 2
At the time of inspection of a 1-story residential building, the sidewalk shed (sws) permit was expired, in violation of bc 105.8.2 and 106.8.2. a violation was issued for the expired permit.
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
@ bc 3307.1. at the time of inspection of a 1-story residential building, the sidewalk shed (sws) was not maintained in a safe and code-compliant manner, in violation of bc 3307.1. the walkway was poorly lit, l
Oct 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection, observed facade wall in disrepair at exposures 1 and 2. noted several bricks is cracked, split, protruding in various locations arou
Oct 2, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 4 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure # 1 & 4 with the following objection in operable light bulbs. this creates a hazardous condition for pedestrian
Nov 2, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 4 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1&4. did a search in bis which alerted me that sidewalk shed permit has being expired. this creates a hazardous
Nov 1, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 4 story building, i observes at exposure #1&4 sidewalk shed in place and with the following objections, loose and missing parapet panels, rotten and missing mud sills and expos
Nov 1, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at exp #1-4 missing parapet panels at exp #1 & missing caps for bolts at sws can create hazardous conditions
May 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Sws doesnt meet code spec note:ato my insp of 4styb i observed sws in place@exp1&4 w/following objections,missing&damaged parapet panels in danger of falling,exposed bolts,missing job sign,damage mudsills.failu
Mar 9, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment site-expired permit.at time of my inspection of a 4 story existing building,observed sidewalk shed erected at exp1 and 4.after reviewing the building information system,it revea
Nov 24, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection observed construction site closed and abandonded.as per perimeter inspection observed sidewalk shed (sws) parapet missing at exp #1
Nov 15, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active

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Class - 2
Temp const equipment-expired permit note:atoi of 4styexisting bldg,i observed sws in place@exp1,4.upon reviewing bis i found that work permit expired1/8/19.permit should be in effect all times during which equi
Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Pedestrian proteciton doesnt meet code specs note:atoi of 4sty existing bldg,i observed sws in place@exp1,4,i observed shed isnt maintained as per code (bc3307.6.5.3)& has following concerns:1.shed isnt tied of
Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit note i responded to complaint #3754102 and observed erected sidewalk shed at exp #1 and exp #4 after review the building information system it appears tha
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Bc3307.6.5.3-failure to maintain sidewalk shed according to jobcode i responded to complaint #3754102 and observed sidewlak shed eroded at exp #1 and exp #2 sidewlak shed was not tied to(fence) of building spac
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
97##05 failure to maintain elevator device respondent failed to allow mandatory annual routine inspection by the dept or approved agency per28-304.6.1 and appendix k for the buidling code.multiple attempts to
Nov 7, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
97##05 failure to maintain elevator device respondent failed to allow mandatory annual routine inspection by the dept or approved agency per28-304.6.1 and appendix k for the buidling code.multiple attempts to
Nov 7, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 2
97#05. failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to allow mandatory annual inspection by the (dept) or approved agency per 28-304.6.1 and appendix k of the bldg code. multiple attempts to gain
Apr 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
97#05. failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to allowmandatory annual inspection by the dept or approved agency per 23-304.6.1 and appendix k of the bldg code. multiple attempts to gain access
Apr 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Hazardous
06x11/18l11/ car running with car door open.cease use.for restore to service call to 211-312-8731.
Jun 13, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Non-hazardous
37r. remove old controller from machine room.
Feb 27, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
No emergency lighting at the gym and cafeteria. remedy: filed and application and installed emergency lighting at the gym and cafeteria.
Mar 11, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Factory / industrial (F2)
Year built: 1914
Floors: 4
Residential units: —
Building area: 99,500 ft²
Lot area: 37,500 ft²
Zoning: M1-4
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 405 / 27
Assessed value: $7,128,900
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 255 Butler Street

Who owns 255 Butler Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Butler NY Owner LLC.

Does 255 Butler Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 255 Butler 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 255 Butler Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.