228 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01241-0043Map
Owner of record: Rf NY LLC
228 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rf NY LLC. HPD has recorded 231 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 231
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 123
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 231
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at stairs to bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bycyles at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread, 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material at stairs to bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at stairs to bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread, 7th from bottom after intermediate landing at stairs leading to bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing latch at bulkhead door , 4th story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortice lock at public hall, 4th story
Jun 16, 2026
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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and building maintenance materials, intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 4th story
Oct 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking and grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking and, grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around shower stall, in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color recessed walls of the skylight 1st from east, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 1st stack from west at north exterior wall at building front at fire escape
Sep 17, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
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
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
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 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide opperable knob allowing re-entry from roof to bulkhead
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of self locking push bar installed at door at bulkhead , 4th story
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose loosed marble thread at 2nd thread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose loosed marble thread at 15th thread from the bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead
Aug 15, 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 24, 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 1, 2022
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 21
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Summons issued for failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. at time of inspection, observed the exterior wall of the building in a state of disrepair. noted decorative cornice is rusted,deteriorat
Oct 31, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Cease use.. aosmith electric hot water heater servicing apt 1c; ýoperating without a safety valve¨-all hwh's in the hwh room are missing the safety discharge pipes-wires are exposed at switch, maintain boiler;
Feb 26, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner "no fire stopping". noted: @ time of insp fire rating has been removed in the following. apts: #1d,2d,2b,3a,3c,3d affecting occupied apts #1c,2a,2c,3b. owner to
May 30, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: excessive debris observed in apts 1d,2d,2b,3a,3c,3d,4a,4b,4c & 4dthroughout. rem: maintain adequate housekeeping.
May 30, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: 3303.10. tenant protection plan not being complied w/. noted: tenant protection plan not being complied w/, excessive dust & debris throughout entire bldg in a occupied residence. while ongoing work is in
May 30, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
B254;15;21a;32a;35;39:violating condition code b254-#15,21a,32a,35 & 39.correct violating condition & submit a cert of correction.
Jan 25, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operation.at time of inspection found active construction work from cellar level thru 4 floor where 2 apts occupied by tenants.all fl remov
Nov 21, 2017 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.premises under alt2#321619682.permit active 10/31/18.at time of inspecion found demo plan does not show removing of inspection
Nov 21, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler in spection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Feb 28, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Jul 25, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 3, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 3, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 3, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 2, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Signage missing
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 9, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 16,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1241 / 43
- Assessed value
- $1,059,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #318290, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 228 New York Avenue
Who owns 228 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rf NY LLC.
Does 228 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 231 housing violations at this property.
Is 228 New York Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 228 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 228 New York 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.