863 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01653-0065Map
Owner of record: Rizzuto, Paola
863 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rizzuto, Paola. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 17
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 23
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 27, 2024
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
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 21, 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 23, 2023
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, 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.
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 - 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal mail boxes. , 1st story
Jul 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply at ceiling light fixture 1st story at public hall
Jul 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply at ceiling light fixture public hall at public hall
Jul 7, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty latch set chain door guard northeast door 2 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1998 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door northeast door 2 sty apt 3 , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1998 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling southwest room 2 sty apt 3 r20 , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1998 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty apt 3 r23 , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1998 · Apt 3
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 50 watts night inspection.
Oct 7, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty.
Oct 7, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty public hall.
Oct 7, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items scuttle ladder enclosure 2 sty public hall.
Oct 7, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Jun 21, 1984
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jan 5, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: in cellar (1)collapsed/missing fire rated ceiling leaving wood joists exposed. (2)fpsc door @ boiler defective. (3)exposed & unsafe electrical wires @ panel & throughout cellar.
Apr 14, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: collapsed missing fire rated ceiling in cellar leave wood joists exposed. remedy: maintain bldg.
Dec 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #157700 of 10/10/1957.noted:the use of cellar now changed from ordinary to a habitable space.at time of inspection the rear north section of ce
Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building:noted:the firestopping at cellar ceiling is missing at rear location leaving wood joists for the 1st story exposed,and creating a dangerous condition in the event of a fire.remedy:m
Jul 18, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Sep 15, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1653 / 65
- Assessed value
- $74,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353215, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 863 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 863 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rizzuto, Paola.
Does 863 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 863 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 863 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 863 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.