roofy

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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 2026

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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 231

  • 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.

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bycyles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material at stairs to bulkhead , 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
Show 40 more ↓
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latch at bulkhead door , 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortice lock at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 16, 2026

    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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and building maintenance materials, intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 10, 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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide opperable knob allowing re-entry from roof to bulkhead

    Aug 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of self locking push bar installed at door at bulkhead , 4th story

    Aug 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead

    Aug 15, 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.

    Mar 24, 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.

    Mar 1, 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
Show 11 more ↓
  • 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

    36

    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
Show 40 more ↓
  • 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

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

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.