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1657 8 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01113-0001Map

Owner of record: Prospect 1657, LLC

1657 8 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Prospect 1657, LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 43% of the building's 14 apartments
Down from 9 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • 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 5, 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    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

    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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    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 18, 2022

    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.

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive height slab riser (approx. 12 inches in height)at door entrance to roof on bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1st room east and in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Feb 20, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Feb 20, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread intermediate landing at stairs to bulkhead 1 st from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2006

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 5, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work at location

    Mar 29, 2011

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35336391n issued on 07-21-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstruction of egress. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or

    Sep 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:on the 2nd fl rear exit fire ecape chairs & tables blocking the exit.rem:remove obstruction.

    Jul 21, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:on the second floor rear exit free escape chairs and tables blocking the exit.rem:remove obstruction

    Jun 14, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35287528r issued on 08-08-17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for failure to provide unobstructed pass

    Apr 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35287528r issued on 08/08/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstru

    Feb 12, 2018 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35287528r issued on 08/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for failure to provide unobstructed exit

    Dec 23, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35287528r issued on 08/08/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursenat to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01note: no document file

    Nov 13, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35287528r issued on 08/08/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. blocked fire escape 2fl rear. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or fi

    Sep 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway-2nd fl rear fire escape pots,chairs,objects( not permitted). remedy: remove obstructions.

    Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. top balcony of fire escape is not provided w/goose neck ladder to roof(mdl 53.6,1 rcny 15-10(v). noted: at exp#4 there is no goosenecvk ladder

    Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. roof structures such as fences made of combustible materials on the roof are not permitted(bc 27-338). noted: at roof pvc fences erected creating

    Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-301.1 failure to maitnain bldg in code compliant manner. verticle ladder fire escapes instead of stairways are not permitted(mdl 53.9)noted: at exp#4 verticle ladders installed from 2nd sty up to 4th st

    Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. flower pots & chairs on fire escape balconies are not permitted obstructions of fire escape(1rcny 15-10(1)). fire dept roof top access & clear path obstructed by

    Jun 22, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 23, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 4, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • General

    Locks

    May 19, 2009 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 20, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2007 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 24, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2005 · Apt APT2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 22, 2004 · Apt APT2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
10,596 ft²
Lot area
3,544 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
1113 / 1
Assessed value
$1,320,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #362906, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 1657 8 Avenue

Who owns 1657 8 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect 1657, LLC.

Does 1657 8 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 1657 8 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1657 8 Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1657 8 Avenue?

It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.

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