254 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01248-0081Map
Owner of record: Ellis Doreen T
254 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ellis Doreen T. HPD has recorded 236 housing violations here, most recently on August 17, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 236
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 151
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 236
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of washer machine and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 9th and 10th metal treads from bottom ar rear fire escape , 4th story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of mattress and metal folding chairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts, bags of clothes and other household items at public hall, 4th story
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Aug 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall less than 10 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17852643 issued 25-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire east and south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge
Apr 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story
Apr 25, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Refit door at bulkhead roof
Apr 25, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall less than 10 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure 9th and 10th metal tread from bottom at rear at fire escape, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for the fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer to apartment 4l, 4th story , 1st story
Aug 24, 2024
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding max temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 20 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 11
- 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 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Us boiler 350,000btu model stmx-350 dated 2023=is installed without a dob permit;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Nov 24, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2018 · Apt 4R
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
- 8
- Building area
- 7,984 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1248 / 81
- Assessed value
- $988,650
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #315762, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 254 New York Avenue
Who owns 254 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis Doreen T.
Does 254 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 236 housing violations at this property.
Is 254 New York Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 254 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 254 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.