251 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0060Map
Owner of record: Dorafield Rlty Corp
251 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dorafield Rlty Corp. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 6 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 54
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 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 - 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.
Feb 25, 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
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- 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 5th room from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Apr 30, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - 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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - General
Floor
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 7, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 30, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 28, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1828 / 60
- Assessed value
- $493,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #323749, last renewed Jul 8, 2024.
Questions about 251 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 251 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dorafield Rlty Corp.
Does 251 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 251 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 251 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 251 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.