899 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01485-0068Map

899 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1107 Putnam LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022. 6 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 67

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Feb 25, 2022

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 · 20

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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Dec 11, 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.
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 at public hall 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jul 1, 2016
Open — Not complied with
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work consisting of a new fire escape erected at the building rear located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cc
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt CC
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd. sty. apt. 3 - vacate # 105611
Mar 1, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections bathtub, wash basin and water closet at cellar
Feb 19, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
§ 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work entire building
Feb 19, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and eye present at scuttle cover at roof
Feb 19, 2013
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Jan 27, 2010
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. flr cut, creating opening at 1st sty apt into cellar creating a duplex apt w/sleeping & a full bathroom w/water closet,wash basin & bathtub. inadequate
Feb 19, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve

Complaints

General
Floor
Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 9, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mold
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Floor
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
General
Windows
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mold
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 3
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 (C0)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,342 ft²
Lot area: 2,025 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1485 / 68
Assessed value: $77,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #343716, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.

Questions about 899 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 899 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1107 Putnam LLC.

Does 899 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 899 Jefferson 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 899 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 899 Jefferson 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.