285 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01794-0004Map
Owner of record: Gittens Yvonne J
285 Nostrand Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gittens Yvonne J. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 93
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 · 64
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 8, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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 20, 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 24, 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 9, 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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
Jan 16, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
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.
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.
Oct 13, 2015
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
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 8 sq.ft, east wall 4 sq.ft. west wall 4 sq.ft. south wall 2 sq.ft. and north wall 2 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable consisting of illegal temperature settings at day program at digital thermostat at cellar
Jan 30, 2008
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of wetness at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic walls tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective electrical outlet in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at entire apartment, 1st story, apartment
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose electrical wires on ceiling at foyer , 1st story, apartment
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles on south wall at bathroom. , 1st story, apartment
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub at bathroom. , 1st story, apartment
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall, south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 31, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2004 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
50a,b,18b. fulton v.t. boiler, 10hp, nb40954, oill, 1982. 50a. boiler sealed from service on previous ecb violation #32050162r (open) (call)dob to officially unseal boiler. 50b. single drain valve installed on
Mar 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.altereation number:300165005.remedy;obtain a valid certificate of occupancy forthwith or discontinue illegal occupancy.
Mar 22, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
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- Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Nov 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 1, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Locks
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Doors
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
May 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
May 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,560 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1794 / 4
- Assessed value
- $475,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346743, last renewed Mar 17, 2025.
Questions about 285 Nostrand Avenue
Who owns 285 Nostrand Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gittens Yvonne J.
Does 285 Nostrand Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 285 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 285 Nostrand Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 285 Nostrand Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.