237 Vernon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01757-0059Map
Owner of record: Lana Choy, As Trustee
237 Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lana Choy, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2024. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 51
- ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard heater missing cover at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall
Dec 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes large plastic barrel on balcony at north at fire escape, 1st story
Jul 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at north at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin base cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to north yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window recess approximately 4sq.feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges problem door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electric outlet south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges problem at building entrance door , 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
May 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 12, 2024
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 17, 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 27, 2023
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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 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.
Mar 2, 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 13, 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose base cabinet door in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Cabinet
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,139 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,783 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1757 / 59
- Assessed value
- $92,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #388864, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 237 Vernon Avenue
Who owns 237 Vernon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lana Choy, As Trustee.
Does 237 Vernon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 Vernon Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 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.