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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 12, 2006

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 · 25

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door. , 1st story, apartment

    Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retaring ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling rear at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2006

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.