247 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01249-0001Map
Owner of record: Zevest Realty LLC
247 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Zevest Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2025. 29 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 58
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 · 44
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 - 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
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash spring balance at 1st window from east at south wall and 3 window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable latch at west door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
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
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
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
May 11, 2022
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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2022 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 11, 2022 · Apt 3C
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 1, 2022
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.
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 - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative baseboard radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1B
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 19, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the private hallway , the 1st room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wodd base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 1D
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gooseneck lwadder 4 sty to roof north court er1.
Apr 16, 1993
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods west in north court er1.
Apr 12, 1993
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gooseneck ladder north west.
Apr 1, 1993
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing stabilier brake at bottom of guide rails rear er1.
Apr 1, 1993
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a suitable strainer for the drain rear yard drain east.
Apr 1, 1993
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
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- 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: upon inspection gate on st johns pl is being blocked by debris & chain with padlock,blockiing egress from fire escape. remedy: remove obstruction restore
Jul 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Mailbox
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 25, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 10, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 29, 2022 · Apt LOBBY
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt LOBBY
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Doors
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Floor
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 1D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 14,505 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1249 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,089,450
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #305844, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 247 New York Avenue
Who owns 247 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zevest Realty LLC.
Does 247 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 New York Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 247 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 New York Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.