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1516 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01252-0080Map

Owner of record: 1516 Bedford Apts LLC

1516 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1516 Bedford Apts LLC. HPD has recorded 275 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
275
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
428

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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
Up from 5 in 2021

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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 275

  • 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 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 1D

    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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 26, 2024

    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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric bell buzzer intercom system south wall in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door locking device at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system leading from building entrance door to apartment at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective emercency door alarmed panic exit device , at the bulkhed door leading to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at roof

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apt in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface with grouted joints of visible [mold] at south,east and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 9, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 28, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective emergency lights throughout.remedy:comply w/ec code

    Mar 16, 2022 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.no fire stopping per bc712.3;27-345.noted:@time of insp,observation made in apt1d removal of firestopping from walls&ceilings.occupied tenants above apt1d.no fir

    Mar 16, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit.noted:@time of insp,observed worker in apts1d&1a.work consists of new electrical cablewire&boxes.apts1d&1a electrical existing electrical install alt&moved for new install.no permits

    Mar 16, 2021 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to file required tenant protection plan.noted:@time of my insp,observation made in apt1d of above premises gut renovation of entire apt.work consists of removal of walls,fl sheating/joist,ceilings,fires

    Mar 16, 2021 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-104. tenant protection plan required.at the time of inspection i observed apt#3b,3c,4b,and 4c undergoing interior gut rehabilitation which includes the removal of the proofing walls and ceiling of entire apt

    Jan 28, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to distribute or post safe construction bill of rights.at the time of inspection confirmed on site by co building super.10 apartments were occupied during construction upon walkthrough of the building o

    Jan 28, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection observed 4 workers onsite and interior work in progress at apt.3b,3c,4b,4c.fire proof was removed from wall and ceiling on 4 apts.including removal of subfloor in apt

    Jan 28, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    7a,15,16,32a,48ab. complete and return certificate of correction or appear to dispute violation.

    Jan 5, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is 1) at 2nd flr level front elevation madonry stone missing (left side at air condition area) 2) vertical crack (approx. 1/8" x 1') at exterior wall front elevation various location

    Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 3DCODE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 1B

    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 (C6)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
8,932 ft²
Lot area
3,177 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1252 / 80
Assessed value
$262,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #301089, last renewed Feb 6, 2026.

Questions about 1516 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 1516 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1516 Bedford Apts LLC.

Does 1516 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 275 housing violations at this property.

Is 1516 Bedford 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 1516 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1516 Bedford 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.