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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 7 in 2020

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 55

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Jan 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west

    May 23, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.