221 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0075Map

221 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1883 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lemze, Jonathan. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 23

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

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 · 22

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
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
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
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 ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on the door gate leading to apartment #1 at basement
May 3, 2021
Open — Nov certified late
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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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of new locks installed rear yard door inside apt and padlock at door entrance to apt preventing tenant from gaining access located at apt 1
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of padlock at entrance door gate to apt located at apt 1
Sep 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 28, 2003 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 25, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 25, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 25, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 25, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 25, 2003 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in bathroom at public hall, 2nd story
May 12, 2003
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at 1st to 2nd sty at public hall
May 12, 2003
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin and bathtub at public hall, 2nd story
May 12, 2003
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 31, 2022
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/out a valid c of o. upon inspection at above property noted there are altered bldg occupied as 3 family dwelling w/o a valid c of o.remedy:obtain a valid c of o.
Dec 29, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is at 2nd floor, ceiling: plaster type hascollapsed in center bedroom, in front and rear bedroom ceiling's in danger of collapse. major separating of plaster from wood lath on
Aug 12, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations noted: at 3rd fl a renovation is in progress permit # 301399966has caused the ceiling on the 2nd fl. to colapse onto tenants beds and
Aug 12, 2004
Resolve

Complaints

General
Locks
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Close
Heating
Heat related
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close

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Electric
Lighting
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 14, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 22, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Lighting
Apr 21, 2003 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2003 · Apt 3
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: 1883
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 / 75
Assessed value: $420,300
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #389343, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 221 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 221 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lemze, Jonathan.

Does 221 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1883 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 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.