257 Nostrand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01784-0099Map

257 Nostrand Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dockery, Dewey Jr.. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 4
DOB violations: 25
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 4

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, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 25

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

Class - 1
Miscellaneous violation. observed egress passageway obstructed with fire escape drop down ladder unable to fully extend due to illegal wooden structure built on sidewalk below and attached to building. addition
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. observed a 10'x8'x18", metal framed canopy structure built over sidewalk supported by 2 metal posts. additionally on the corner of nostrand ave and lafayette st observed a 10'x8'x8' woode
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
At time of inspection observed a 11' long by 10' tall structure expanding over the public sidewalk, attached to the business accessory sign of the ground level business. structure is constructed of a metal box
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner, at time of inspection observed at sidewalk overhead structure, several pieces of white sheet metal material, peeling off and partially detached from its
Sep 1, 2022 · Penalty $312
Active
Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7, failure to file a complete boiler inspreport as per dob records. submit a current b-09 report.
Apr 5, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of the building defect is bend string and broken rung at bottom of fire escaped drop ladder. remedy: make all repairs immediatley.
Aug 1, 1994
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building wall exterior. defect is stucco cracked. loose and defective at 2nd sty south wall section approx (3'*7'). remedy: make safe, maintain exterior building wall obtain any necessary pe
May 17, 1994
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 18, 2023 · 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: Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,200 ft²
Lot area: 1,300 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1784 / 99
Assessed value: $346,050
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #822698, last renewed May 9, 2022.

Questions about 257 Nostrand Avenue

Who owns 257 Nostrand Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dockery, Dewey Jr..

Does 257 Nostrand Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 Nostrand 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 Nostrand Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Nostrand Avenue?

It has 3 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.