985 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01309-0001Map
Owner of record: Nostrand And Empire Holdings LLC
985 Nostrand Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nostrand And Empire Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 124 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2025. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 124
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 245
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 124
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2025
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, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 30, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door
Apr 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges door leading to rear yard at south at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder locked at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door( latch) at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door(hinge)leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2024
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door side glass at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sqft at ceiling , north east and south walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on bulkhead door to roof
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Oct 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing discarded steam radiator at public hall, 4th story
Oct 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door to roof , 4th story
Mar 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at door entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock device at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowable maximum temperature of 130 degrees ( found 153 degrees) at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance of building , 1st story
Dec 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors, 1st story
Nov 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the ceiling , east and south walls (approx 20 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to room leading to fire escape window in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 3
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.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken glass at transom at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2018
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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetrating from exterior of west wall at public hall bulkhead , 6th story
Jan 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding west wall at public hall bulkhead , 6th story
Jan 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall bulkhead , 6th story
Jan 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 6th., marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jan 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass in skylight at public hall bulkhead , 4th story
Jan 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
Based on commissioner's suspension notification on 02/28/2024 intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job# b00474538 due to suspension of license master plumber# 002245. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately.
Mar 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 19, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
32 flue pipe from the boiler not properly installed-exhaust gases backing up into the boiler room
Mar 2, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000058048y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
May 28, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal ly approved number of families.hpd records #347032 indicate a 3story and 2 class a dwelling units no b units. found at the time of inspect
Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: 1)erect 2-sided illuminated sign w/inscription"gloria's #1",approx 10ft high x 3ft long. it us located between 2nd &3rd floors & was done w/o a permit. 2)erect awning approx 16ft wide x
May 16, 2016 · Penalty $830
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. 3 sty class'a' apt converted into sros. no 2nd means of egress. vacate #106783. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Mar 6, 2013 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Building occupied w/o certificate of occupancy upon inspection of the above property 2 family and 1 store was occupied dept record shows no c of o issued remedy : obtain c of o certificate of occupancy or stop
Mar 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
3b-3c.
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36-bq9.
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $850
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36-bq9.
Aug 28, 2001 · Penalty $850
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4a-19b
Dec 12, 2000 · Penalty $650
Resolve - Hazardous
4a-19b
Dec 12, 2000 · Penalty $650
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
49 - replace back flow preventor 9d with gog
Dec 12, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit work noted having converted 2nd floor apartment into four seperate rooms with four seperate entrances. remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Feb 19, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Flue pipe from the boiler not properly installed exhaust gases backing up into the boiler room.
Mar 2, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 24,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1309 / 1
- Assessed value
- $890,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301051, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 985 Nostrand Avenue
Who owns 985 Nostrand Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nostrand And Empire Holdings LLC.
Does 985 Nostrand Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 124 housing violations at this property.
Is 985 Nostrand Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 985 Nostrand Avenue built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 985 Nostrand Avenue?
It has 18 residential units and 26 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.