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257 Tompkins Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01795-0008Map

Owner of record: Forbes, Ronny M

257 Tompkins Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Forbes, Ronny M. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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 · 102

  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    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 27, 2023

    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.

    Nov 9, 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
  • 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.

    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.

    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 31, 2019

    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 22, 2018

    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.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2016

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Feb 22, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Jun 29, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Apr 25, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.

    May 12, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2002 · Apt 2-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2002 · Apt 2-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling , in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2002 · Apt 2-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose over head cabinets at kitchen, in the kitchen located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2002 · Apt 2-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing/ monplaisir in the entire apartment located at apt 2-fl, 2nd story

    Jul 2, 2002 · Apt 2-FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling west room 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1, 1st story, section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling southeast room 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1, 1st story, section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling southeast room 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1, 1st story, section '' ''

    Oct 15, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Dec 26, 1998 · Apt 1

    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 frame missing 1st sty public hall

    Oct 14, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice bsmt sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Oct 14, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1st sty apt front room

    Oct 14, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling 1st sty apt 1 rear southroom located at apt 1

    Oct 14, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1st sty apt 1 rear south room er1 located at apt 1

    Oct 14, 1998 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required fixture present light not on

    Jul 18, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall kitchen 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor north room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling front room 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling south room 1 sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling south room 1 sty apt 1 er1. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 12, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cords 3 sty apt 3 thru out. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose vanity & washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window 3 sty apt 3 rear room. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stains 3 sty apt 3 rear room. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall outlet 3 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3

    Oct 21, 1988 · 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 21, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 14, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Job site fence defective. noted: the plywood fence located at front of premises is loose, shaky, and leaning over front stair of adjacent building at north location. remedy: repair job site fence forthwith.

    Dec 23, 2005 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: installed twenty four (24) linear feet of plywood fence eight feet high at the yard of premises without first obtaining a permit from the dept of bldgs. remedy: obtain a per-

    Dec 23, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1795 / 8
Assessed value
$104,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333081, last renewed Apr 7, 2026.

Questions about 257 Tompkins Avenue

Who owns 257 Tompkins Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forbes, Ronny M.

Does 257 Tompkins Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 Tompkins 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 Tompkins Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Tompkins 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.