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215 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0078Map

Owner of record: Lascelle Edwards

215 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 Lascelle Edwards. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
13 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 · 50

  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixtures, electrical wall outlets and switches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material house holed items in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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.

    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

    Open — Info 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

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 18, 2017

    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 24, 2017

    Open — Info 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 10, 2016

    Open — Info 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 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and east wall closet in the foyer located at apt grnd, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 26, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt grnd, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 26, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2006

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.

    Sep 11, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at the , cellar

    Sep 11, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the 1st entire apartment from west, 1st story

    Dec 21, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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 vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 1999

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

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

    Dec 21, 1999

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock key operated install at entranc gate to building at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 1999

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy at 2nd sty. apt 2. in the 1st entire apartment from west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 1999 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective outside ventilation duct. at boiler room, cellar

    Dec 14, 1999

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 1st. sty. public hall. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 1999

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Feb 8, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 8, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.

    Feb 8, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06 16 83.

    Jul 5, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy basement apt a jacobs.

    Jul 5, 1985

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 28, 2006 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · 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 (C3)
Year built
1886
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1828 / 78
Assessed value
$369,000
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #343887, last renewed Oct 21, 1994.

Questions about 215 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 215 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lascelle Edwards.

Does 215 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 215 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 215 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1886 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 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.