55 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01203-0001Map
Owner of record: Jennifer Rowen, Trustee
55 Brooklyn Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jennifer Rowen, Trustee. HPD has recorded 264 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 264
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 626
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 · 264
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handle for outside bulkhead door at roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electricl cover at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of log under drop ladder hindering egress at fire escape
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator regulator valve in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at building front stack/2nd sty balcony. at fire escape
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at electrical outlet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower base cabinet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door at closet at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return system from telephone to building front in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories, all balconies and all componetes north stack at fire escape
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide approved metal screen below skylight at bulkhead
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and north wall at intermediate landing at bulkhead
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall ns north wall at intermediate landing at bulkhead
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall ns north wall at intermediate landing at bulkhead
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom from building front to tenants phone located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling of the bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 8, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall./remedy: repair defective north wall
Jan 3, 1997
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. atoi, observed facade wall at left-side of the building in state of disrepair. stucco heavily damaged. missing at varies spots, exposing brick above near
Oct 7, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted set of plans at job site at time of inspection: found a crew of construction workers w/demolition of 2 dwelling units on 1st & 2nd fl in progress. requested plans & none was
Sep 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records class "a" aptcreated at cellar.partitions erected creating roms.elecric range & kitchen sink present also full 3pc bathroom w/water closet washbasin & ba
Sep 13, 2012
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: cracked glass at front entry door. defective malfunctioning opening intercom system door does not release lock to provide access when engaged. missing sections of facade and weath
Feb 21, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Owrk without a permit. work noted: apt #5 second (2nd) fl. wall erected to divide living room form bedroom. remedy: file plans and obtain permit and approved or restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 9, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 10
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt MAINEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 15
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 9,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- C8-2
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1203 / 1
- Assessed value
- $472,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347504, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 55 Brooklyn Avenue
Who owns 55 Brooklyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jennifer Rowen, Trustee.
Does 55 Brooklyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 264 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 Brooklyn 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 55 Brooklyn Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 Brooklyn Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.