257 Patchen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01678-0002Map
Owner of record: 257 Bh Patchen LLC
257 Patchen Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 257 Bh Patchen LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. 5 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 13
- 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 1, 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 12, 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.
Apr 12, 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
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.
Nov 28, 2017
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.
Nov 14, 2016
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 16, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 6
- 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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 14, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.(brooklyn real estate property & accessment dept) walk-up apartment changed to social club & sport in 1st floor. remedy:obtain valid
Sep 12, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Locks
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Construction
Roof
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Fire-escape
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 16, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 16, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jun 16, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 18, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Sep 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Sep 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 27, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 28, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 2, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,970 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1678 / 2
- Assessed value
- $388,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354829, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 257 Patchen Avenue
Who owns 257 Patchen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 257 Bh Patchen LLC.
Does 257 Patchen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 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 257 Patchen Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 Patchen Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.