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255 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0058Map

Owner of record: Cfsb Realty Corporation

255 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cfsb Realty Corporation. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 31

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    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 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Aug 26, 2004

    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.

    Dec 12, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1 tread up intermediate landing 1 to 2 stys public hall.

    Feb 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 sty public hall night inspection.

    Feb 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination t all stys public hall.

    Sep 24, 1984

    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 at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door cellar rear.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear.

    Sep 24, 1984

    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 at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit front entrance door to bldg 1 sty.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock boiler room cellar rear.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 & 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 2 tread up basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 2 tread up 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 24, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 17, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 3R

    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 (C3)
Year built
1886
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1828 / 58
Assessed value
$493,200
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #372792, last renewed Sep 26, 2025.

Questions about 255 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 255 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cfsb Realty Corporation.

Does 255 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 Jefferson 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 255 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.