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291 New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01263-0005Map

Owner of record: Sow, Papa Ibrahima

291 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sow, Papa Ibrahima. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
65
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 65

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at window in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 1st window from south at west in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 2nd window from south at west in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 3rd window from south at west in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at skylight in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to public hall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at lower sash at 2nd window from north at east in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance

    May 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 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 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide security by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. , 1st story

    Oct 23, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance for upper and lower window sashes at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective window pane at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and other household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement treads and risers at stoop

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at street entrance to building

    Feb 16, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material., 1st story

    Feb 8, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retaardant material (plaster) at ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 4, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 4, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : wood studs and sheet rock installed incellar of premises to create separate rooms. bx cables and light fixtures also installed bathroom being created in rear of cellar with layou

    Jun 4, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian building. hazardous defects are : fire stopping missing in various areas of cellar ceiling. remedy : repair / replace fire stopping, maintain premises properly

    Jun 4, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted wood stuals and sheet rock installed in cellar of premises to create separate rroms bx cables and light fixtures also installed bathroom being created in rear of cellar with

    Jun 4, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building hazardous defect are fire stopping missing in various areas of cellar ceiling remedy: repair replace fire stopping maintain premises property

    Jun 4, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 9, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1909
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,630 ft²
Lot area
1,950 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1263 / 5
Assessed value
$92,880
Landmark / historic district
Crown Heights North II Historic District

HPD registration #360853, last renewed Jun 6, 2025.

Questions about 291 New York Avenue

Who owns 291 New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sow, Papa Ibrahima.

Does 291 New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.

Is 291 New York 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 291 New York Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 291 New York Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.