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
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 · 49
- 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 1, 2026
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 19, 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.
Jun 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
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 20, 2023
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 20, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 2021
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.
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 1, 2016
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 6, 2015
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 25, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banister and balustrades at all stories at public hall stairs
Apr 25, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 29, 1985
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 and on boiler room door.
Oct 29, 1985
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Oct 29, 1985
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing rubber tile floor 3 sty pub hall.
Oct 22, 1985
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail & balusters all stys pub hall.
Oct 22, 1985
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.