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20 Patchen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01612-0047Map

Owner of record: Patchen Properties Associates LLC.

20 Patchen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Patchen Properties Associates LLC.. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 1, 2026

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 · 51

  • A

    § 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • I

    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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at boiler room, basement

    Feb 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of leak at ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2004 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts required night inspection.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle by means of a slide bolt hook or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items bldg materials 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes bldg materials & household items 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed vestibule door 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles south wall vestibule 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling vestibule 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture vestibule 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires vestibule 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles & household items 4 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass vestibule door 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass entrance door from street 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock vestibule door 1 sty.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door glass front entrance to building.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door vestibule to 1 sty.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls all stys public halls.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public halls.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balcony rear.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling of vestibule 1st sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass in window at front south of 1 sty store.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in vestibule of 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 12, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately make the site safe only, contact the borough commissioner's office at 718 802-3677 for instructions

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately make site safe only, contact the borough com missioner's office at 718 802-3677 for instructions

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #321440981 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Jan 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioners order.at the time of my inspection on a 4 story building under an alt-1 work permit.i observed site was active.after several minutes reviewing information on b

    Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.at the time of inspection,observed numerous piles of construction debris @exp#1.debris consisted of scrapwood/pallets & contractor bags filled with solid,broken pieces

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.at time of inspection observed piles of debis @exp#1,consisting of broken bricks/wood pallets/scrap wood/metal & contractor bags filled with refuse.this creates an unsa

    Jun 10, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35294846h issued on 11-19-17 & to file a cert of correction pursuant 28-201.1& 1rcny 102-01 unsafe storage of material during const no cert of corr

    Apr 6, 2018 · Penalty $612

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35294846h issued on 11/29/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.unsafe storage of materials

    Feb 15, 2018 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35294896h issued on 11/29/17 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.unsafe storage of materials during construction on

    Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of materials during construction on demolition.@ time of inspection the site was closed,but observed from the street was a large amount of lumber stacked on top of the roof at the first floor ext

    Nov 29, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occuapcny as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families noted from 3 family legal occupancy to 6family illegal occupancy 4th floor -2 bedroom apt 1 family residnece

    Jan 18, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: noted: the down spouts that connected to gutter at extension at building front not connected to a storm drain as a result, water is being discharged into the public sidewalk contrary to

    Jan 7, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Radiator

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Sep 29, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Sep 13, 2004 · Apt 1

    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 (C2)
Year built
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1612 / 47
Assessed value
$376,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364003, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.

Questions about 20 Patchen Avenue

Who owns 20 Patchen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Patchen Properties Associates LLC..

Does 20 Patchen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 20 Patchen 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 20 Patchen Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 20 Patchen Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.