261 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01257-0004Map
Owner of record: The Evelyn E. G. Bowman Revocable Livin G Trust
261 Brooklyn Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Evelyn E. G. Bowman Revocable Livin G Trust. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and west wall approximately 20 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stile latches at lower sash window 1st from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ( inoperable ) counter balances at upper sash window 1st from south at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Feb 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Atoi fail to maintain building wall at 965 lincoln pl. compromised the integrity of the brick wall located on the property line. partial vacate order issued for use/occupy the entire rear yard of 261 brooklyn ave .
Aug 20, 2026
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 261
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,180 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1257 / 4
- Assessed value
- $187,440
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North III Historic District
HPD registration #824083, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 261 Brooklyn Avenue
Who owns 261 Brooklyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Evelyn E. G. Bowman Revocable Livin G Trust.
Does 261 Brooklyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 Brooklyn Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 261 Brooklyn Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 Brooklyn Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.