157 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01827-0074Map
Owner of record: Rf Jefferson Holding LLC
157 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rf Jefferson Holding LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 62
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 4r , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 4r , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 4r , 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18085522 issued 13-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 1L
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak active water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at (primary egress) door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective mailboxes at east wall and west wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
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 10, 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
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at north section at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 23, 2023
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
Mar 1, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2L
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 9, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jan 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 12, 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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., 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing , 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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. , 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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., 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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 , 1st story
Jan 27, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 4R
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 23, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story
May 23, 2012 · Apt 2L
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 10
- 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances @ exp 1. bricks @ parapit level improperly repaired. bricks are bulging. step cracks found throughout 2nd and roof levels. (parging) of wall @ exp 2 is detaching
May 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain noted: vertical & step cracks observed in brick front parapet wall. remedy: maintain wall.
Aug 23, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34917158x issued on 6/16/11. for failure to maintain. remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 23, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances visible step cracks open and fallen mortar @ masonry parapet on front facade major vertical crack @ the right flank runs from first to 3rd fl potential detachment
Jun 16, 2011
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall-hazadous. defects noted: front side of building defect noted: front facade of building has vertical and diagonial cracks under and above window at 1st and 2nd floor
Aug 6, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 17, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1827 / 74
- Assessed value
- $638,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341397, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 157 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 157 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rf Jefferson Holding LLC.
Does 157 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.