872 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01487-0015Map
Owner of record: 872 Jefferson LLC
872 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 872 Jefferson LLC. HPD has recorded 187 housing violations here, most recently on October 12, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 187
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 168
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 · 187
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bathroom door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 incorrect information at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cracked glass pane at 2nd lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of fruit fly's in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of centipede in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry room door at laundry room
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at rear yard door at public hall
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening latch with hook and eye on gate at front yard
May 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand stopper installed on building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 1L
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
May 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 15, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2018
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2018 · Apt 2R
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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective baseboard at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 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
Jul 10, 2017
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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & north wall in the north 3 room at basment (duplex apt) located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 27, 2016 · Apt 1R
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd. sty. west apt 3r
Dec 29, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Bc1704.1.1 "full stop work order - issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises" misc. viols.failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance and prior to star
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3301.2 failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guardrails. at time of inspection or active construction site, building up to 3rd flr level, alt2 in progress
Jun 27, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of in- spection. at time of inspection on active construction site, alt2 in progress,structural plans not provided. rmdy: provide structural plans
Jun 27, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 28, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 16, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 27, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 1, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1487 / 15
- Assessed value
- $621,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340871, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 872 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 872 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 872 Jefferson LLC.
Does 872 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 187 housing violations at this property.
Is 872 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 872 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 872 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.