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47a Vernon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01754-0063Map

Owner of record: 258 Tompkins, LLC

47a Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3.75 floors. The owner of record is 258 Tompkins, LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2022. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 20, 2022

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 · 53

  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at shower stall ,water closet and kitchen sink at illegal class-a apartment created located at bsmt-apt a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    May 20, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ( electric stove) at illegal class-a apartment created located at bsmt-apt a, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    May 20, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling and outlets at east section at basement

    May 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ..sheetrock partitions erected from floor to ceiling at northeast section of basement creating one class-a apartments increasing occupancy of building

    May 20, 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 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ; door locked at boiler room

    Jan 23, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood cornice roof at front building

    Jul 31, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes 1st to 3rd sty. front building

    Jul 31, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry treads, risers and landing at front stoop to building

    Jul 31, 2002

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser 3 sty apt 3 bathroom.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1 sty pub hall frame missing.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule front entrance 1st story public hall.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 all stories all apts.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings public halls all stys.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balisters public halls all stys.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line 2nd sty public hall.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder fire escape at rear.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 durant. located at apt 3

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture ceiling 3 sty apt 3 north room. located at apt 3

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. located at apt 2

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device door 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sills east & west windows 1 sty apt 1 south room. located at apt 1

    Oct 31, 1989 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock assembly south entrance door basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling south room basement apt.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock rear door to yard.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement public hall.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at 1 to 2 sty public hall

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps at stoop entrance to vestibule.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty pub hall.

    Oct 31, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof front.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread of stairs 5 6 & 11 from bottom street to 1 sty bldg front.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west handrail stairs bldg front.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front all stys.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items boxes etc 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 12, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 8, 2008

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons #35484167n issued on 05/20/2022, and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1 rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jan 29, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and or the department of buildings records.partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at basement rooms used for living.kitchen sink present also present

    May 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. curb cut created is approx 9' long including splaysdone w/o first obtaining a work permit or approvals. remedy: obtain permits & approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal

    Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted at front of premises installed curb cut for driveway & constructed concrete parking pad approx 20x20 remove entry fence & gate no on site drainage noted rem: obtain permit or restor

    Aug 19, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted at basement level of above premises livingroom ceiling fire stopping is missing and firestopping also missing from south wall in same room remedy: maintain bldg replace

    Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 20, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 19, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 17, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3.75
Residential units
3
Building area
2,692 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1754 / 63
Assessed value
$135,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #371627, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 47a Vernon Avenue

Who owns 47a Vernon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 258 Tompkins, LLC.

Does 47a Vernon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 47a Vernon 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 47a Vernon Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 47a Vernon 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.