285 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01263-0008Map
Owner of record: Janet Rivas
285 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Janet Rivas. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2006. 25 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 73
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 · 25
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the ceiling, ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the ceiling, west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1floo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door. , 1st story, apartment
Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 12, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retaring ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 12, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at apt entrance door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st dumb waiter from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
May 31, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling rear at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. .. located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 31, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2006
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door .. located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 31, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 31, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 31, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection , waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance door located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at rear door located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer ststem in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 27, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 2
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 1, 2017
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 25, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. observed front entrance door w/oval glass & paintedgreen w/a white frame. also observed front stoop painted grey. bldg in landmarks designated area. no landmarks permit on record.
Oct 18, 2017 · Penalty $200
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply repeatedly with comm's order to correct vio#34537177r for work w/o permit. no permits. remedy: comply with comm's order & obtain permit.
Sep 5, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the dept to correct vio #34537177r forwork w/o permit.remedy:comply w/dept order & obtain permit.
Apr 5, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Active - Hazardous
Fail to comply w/ an order of the dept to correct vio # 34537177r for work w/o permit. remedy:comply w/ dept order & obtain permit
Dec 7, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:in 1st flr apt @ above premises full hight partition walls & plumbing lines were installed relocating a 3pc bthrm & gas stove.remedy:obtain a permit or obtain a permit to restore
Aug 31, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo dob records class a created@ cellar kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy
May 31, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept. records-hazardousnoted:from:legal occupancy at cellar level as a storage recreational area, boiler room,laundry; to:illegal occupancy at cellar level,
Apr 25, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:erected full sheetrock partitions at cellar level, creating bedroom,open kitchen(gas stove,refrigerator,sink)3pc. bathroom(at rear of cellar),storage closets,utility room,boiler rm
Apr 25, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt F2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt F2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 25, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mailbox
May 26, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 17, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Windows
May 16, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 16, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 18, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 18, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,627 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1263 / 8
- Assessed value
- $449,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
Questions about 285 New York Avenue
Who owns 285 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Janet Rivas.
Does 285 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 285 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 285 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 285 New York Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.