215 Rochester Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01374-0001Map
Owner of record: Sterling Rochester L.p.
215 Rochester Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1917 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sterling Rochester L.p.. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 166
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 · 89
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b , 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b , 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 4b , 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b , 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b , 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jun 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 2, 2026
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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator leaking steam/water at elbow connection in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock at door at east wall leading to center courtyard at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide glass panel at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west wall at fire passage way
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioners protruding more than 4 inches beyond windowsill on 2nd and 3rd story balconies, at south exterior wall at center court yard. at fire escape
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony, north exterior wall. at fire escape
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 2nd story balcony of the stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 2nd story
Apr 28, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 23
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7459
Feb 4, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7459
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 3
Burnham boiler has a corroded steam return pipe rear of boiler+has no steam return drain valve+front of cellar has a defective quick vent valve in steam main;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Dec 3, 2025 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Inoperative phone. provide in case of fire signs where missing. adjust floor stops. inoperative top of car inspection box. dirty cab mirror. replace worn hoistway door gibs where needed. secure hoistway door gi
Mar 16, 2020 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o2.
Mar 17, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07l, 10l, 14b, 21l, 37a, 73o.
Jan 20, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 28, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt APT1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,124 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1374 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,042,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347088, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 215 Rochester Avenue
Who owns 215 Rochester Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Rochester L.p..
Does 215 Rochester Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 Rochester 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 215 Rochester Avenue built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Rochester Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.