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261 20 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00885-0067Map

Owner of record: Wong, Jon L

261 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wong, Jon L. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 40 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 20, 2023

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall leading to basement at boiler room

    Feb 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Feb 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Feb 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood paneling all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 25, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose banister and balustrades at all stories at public hall stairs

    Apr 25, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Dec 20, 2007

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Oct 4, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Oct 4, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 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 wall paneling vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 4, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing asbestos tiles floor covering all stys public hall.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 and on boiler room door.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Oct 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing rubber tile floor 3 sty pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder east ladder rear.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty east apt.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty west apt.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail & balusters all stys pub hall.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings public hall all stys.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 22, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling of cellar throughout.

    May 24, 1984

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system vestibule 1 sty pub hall for 3 sty east apt.

    May 24, 1984

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 9

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 17, 1988

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 26, 1988

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 26, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 20, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 20, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg note:6" stock pipe broken.house & (trop) blocked up with feces & paper causing water to discharge at adjoining bldg259 20 st.water markings in basement w/strong odor at time of inspecti

    Sep 21, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit corridor required width decreased by obstruction at second and third story sheetrock and metal studs stored in corridor.

    Nov 17, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit corridor required with decreased by obstruction. sheet rock and and metal studs. remedy: remove steet rock and metal studs.

    Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. rear wall buldged and pulling. remedy: provide temporary shoring at all shores.

    Oct 20, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Unknown

    Work without a permit. fire escape removed from rear wall. remedy: obtains permits and appovals if feasible.

    Oct 20, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is bulging wall from ground level to second story. this is the rear northeast corner. remedy repair all defects at rear of buildings

    Aug 31, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 24, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 13, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,680 ft²
Lot area
2,471 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
885 / 67
Assessed value
$695,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328840, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 261 20 Street

Who owns 261 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong, Jon L.

Does 261 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 20 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 261 20 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 20 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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