253 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0059Map

253 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 253 Jefferson LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 20
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 29

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 5

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
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
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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
As per class 1 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
May 9, 2017
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt BASEMN
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 5, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
General
Mold
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
General
Windows
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 7
Close
General
Floor
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Windows
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Mold
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Mold
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close
Electric
Wiring
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 2
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: 1886
Floors: 3
Residential units: 8
Building area: 4,000 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1828 / 59
Assessed value: $612,450
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #363151, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 253 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 253 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Jefferson LLC.

Does 253 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 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 253 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 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.