255 3 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00441-0006Map
Owner of record: 2 Toms Construction, LLC
255 3 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2 Toms Construction, LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2023. 19 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 31
- 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 25, 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 12, 2018
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.
Nov 15, 2017
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.
Nov 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood treads 1 to 8 up from bottom pulling from stringer 2 to 3 sty public hall.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wood tread 7 up from bottom 3 to 4 sty public hall stair.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 10, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof south west.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration north east & south west doors removed opening sealed with cement plaster 2 sty apt.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner & household items 2 sty public hall.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles bathroom 4 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
May 10, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing swtich plate cover wall bathroom 4 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
May 10, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the dirty and/or loose paper and repaper or paint to the satisfaction of this department walls bathroom & private hall 4 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
May 10, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail entrance rear yard to cellar.
May 10, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Mar 24, 1988 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all door openings to public hall other than apt entrance door at 4 sty apt 3.
Mar 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Mar 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal clg boiler room cellar.
Mar 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cinder block walls of boiler room cellar.
Mar 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- 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 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,598 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-4/R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 441 / 6
- Assessed value
- $776,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366811, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 255 3 Avenue
Who owns 255 3 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2 Toms Construction, LLC.
Does 255 3 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 3 Avenue 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 3 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 3 Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.