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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 18, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 21, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective outside ventilation duct. at boiler room, cellar
Dec 14, 1999
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.
Feb 8, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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
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.