981 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01486-0052Map
Owner of record: Howard Avenue Development L.p.
981 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Development L.p.. HPD has recorded 208 housing violations here, most recently on August 10, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 208
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 164
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 · 208
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ...door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 17, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules ...missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ...at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective baseboard heating system at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17572268 issued 22-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling, all stories. at public hall
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at east wall. in the 5th bedroom from north located at apt 4r, 4th story
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at 2nd story at south wall at public hall
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling. in the 5th bedroom from north located at apt 4r, 4th story
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Sep 25, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at 1st story at south wall at public hall
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 4R
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Mar 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16750358 issued 16-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cieling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the cieling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - active - 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 31, 2005
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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Defect is at the east exterior wall from appx 3rd story up to parapet wall exp#4 the stucco is missing cracked and bulging sections have already fallen onto the front stoop at adjacent premises 983 jefferson av
Mar 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,736 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1486 / 52
- Assessed value
- $787,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344971, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 981 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 981 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Development L.p..
Does 981 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 208 housing violations at this property.
Is 981 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 981 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 981 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.