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157 Vernon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01756-0072Map

Owner of record: Zuyder Zee Corp

157 Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Zuyder Zee Corp. HPD has recorded 153 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
153
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
184

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 153

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at south at basement

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt D4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of observed evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door

    Jun 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at water closet in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the private hallway located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Mar 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all outlets and fixtures at all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive use of electric extention cords in the kitchen located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt A3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Mar 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 17551081 issued 12-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt D2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    May 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 ...

    May 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 15 sq ft at ceiling and or wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 2B

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture and household items obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 square feet at window recess in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 15334767 issued 28-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt D2

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 square feet at window recess in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles walking area in the private hallway located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at walking area in the kitchen located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2022 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt D2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 8, 2023 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 24, 2021 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 10, 2021 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt APT4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt E4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2020 · Apt E3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2020 · Apt E3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2019 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
22,250 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1756 / 72
Assessed value
$617,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339405, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 157 Vernon Avenue

Who owns 157 Vernon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zuyder Zee Corp.

Does 157 Vernon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 153 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 Vernon Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 157 Vernon Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 Vernon Avenue?

It has 21 residential units and 22 units in total.

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