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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- 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
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance
May 25, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Nov 20, 2023
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
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.
Nov 9, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
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
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.
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2017
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.
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and other household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement treads and risers at stoop
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at street entrance to building
Feb 16, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 8, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.