169 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01228-0003Map
Owner of record: Gayle, Lorraine A
169 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1882 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gayle, Lorraine A. HPD has recorded 354 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 354
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 212
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 · 354
- 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 5, 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 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd, 4th and 16th tread from bottom to up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wires at ceiling through out at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 1st story
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at masonry wall at south wall at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood treads and risers at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective joists at ceiling at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wire at meter panel at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at cellar
Oct 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door leading to cellar at basement
Oct 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to boiler room is padlocked at basement
Oct 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approximately 8 sqft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stair treads 5th through 8th and 12th through 14th from bottom to the top, loose and detached from stringer at public hall, 1st story
Oct 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at the cooking range. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no elecrical supply to all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at basement
Oct 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting not less than 60 watts at vestibule ceiling , 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective woods treads 4,5,6,7,8 and 9 from bottom at public hall, 1st story
Jul 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints/caulking of visible mold at south wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
B254,50a.50a no sign posted in lobby for keys to boiler room.
Apr 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
B154,34b,32a,15,16,51,4a,19b,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g. 50a-safety or relief valve frozen; 50b-flue pipe not sealed to chimney fumes; 50c-flue pipe need support; 50d-spill switch missing; 50e-boiler jackets
Mar 14, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154,50a,50b,50c,51. 50a-flue pipe not sealed to chimney; 50b-flue pipe section missing; 50c-do not operate hwh until all hazardous condi tion are corrected and dob is called for inspection to lift the cease
Mar 14, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways/enclosures/cable armour. raceway to fixture over door entrance not continuous. remedy: provide effectivee electrical continuity.
Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Open wiring above front door entrance in front of bldg. remedy: complyw/ec code.
Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
May 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 14, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2021 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2021 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2021 · Apt APT5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2021 · Apt APT5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1882
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,450 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,420 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1228 / 3
- Assessed value
- $341,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #358590, last renewed Aug 15, 2023.
Questions about 169 New York Avenue
Who owns 169 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gayle, Lorraine A.
Does 169 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 354 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 New York 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 169 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1882 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 New York Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.