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257 Flatbush Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-01143-0006Map

Owner of record: Or 257 Flatbush, LLC

257 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Or 257 Flatbush, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2021.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 8, 2021

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 · 37

  • 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Nov 19, 2019

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner. yard

    Feb 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. at public hall

    Feb 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood enclosure erected obstructing drop ladder at west at 2nd story fire escape balcony at fire escape, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door clothes closet private hall 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wasteline under washbasin bathroom 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor northeast room and private hall 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable upper and lower sashes windows thru out 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head ceiling kitchen 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall at water closet bathroom 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose celotex tile ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Feb 5, 1997 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood muntins lower sash window rear south room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes inoperable windows front south room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jambs windows front north room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood meeting rails and muntins widnow rear north room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash south window rear north room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jun 28, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted windows frames thru out 2 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Apr 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash window north center room 2 sty apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Nov 8, 1995 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame & sashes thru out 2 sty apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Nov 8, 1995 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood platform erected at air shaft 2 sty north center.

    Jul 26, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass upper & lower sashes center room window 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings walking closet foyer rear 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling northwest room walls & ceilings closet kitchen 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling walking closet foyer rear 2 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1

    Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted window sashes southwest room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted window sashes northwest room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted window sashes southeast room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted window sashes northeast room 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    May 1, 1993 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 1, 2015

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at time of inspection the stair case from 2nd fl to 3rd fl (stringer) has supported from wall. screw jack is in place supporting staircase at corner.

    Jan 25, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans on site at time of inspection @time of inspection general contractor failed to provided approved plans @ time of inspection. alteration #3,job #321044507-01-ew-0t. rmdy:provid

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post permit. failure to post plumbing permit on front of jobsite. failure to post plumbing permit 321182199-01-pl issued to plumber. rmdy: post plumbing permit.

    Oct 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved, defective wiring in use at cellar level,open junction box es open splices boxes,cables not supported, open boxes are live and dangerous,must be closed at covered,all debris must be clear from pane

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide firestopping at cellar level, openings in ceilings around gas pip ing penetrations, all openings must firestopped occupied building.rmdy

    Oct 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,030

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/out permit.electrical wiring of ground fl in hallwayopen wires & pigtail socket also outside front fixture open exposed wiring extending out from fixtures.rem:comply w/ ec code obtain permit.

    Mar 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    3b,51,b4b,49, flue pipe not sealed to chimney based no fresh air vent removed waste oil from boiler room.

    Aug 13, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 12, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
7,104 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1143 / 6
Assessed value
$1,853,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312309, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 257 Flatbush Avenue

Who owns 257 Flatbush Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Or 257 Flatbush, LLC.

Does 257 Flatbush Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 Flatbush 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 257 Flatbush Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Flatbush Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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