189 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0091Map
Owner of record: 39 Macdonough LLC
189 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 39 Macdonough LLC. HPD has recorded 263 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 263
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 309
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 263
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at 1st story at building 191 that leads to cellar at boiler room, 1st story
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front to panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north window frame in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Jan 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the floor in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of keyed operated locked at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective door binding with door frame in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at the 2nd story balcony of the stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 2nd story
May 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at the 3rd story balcony of the stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 3rd story
May 3, 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north, the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door. in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors . in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 15, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises.observed at 4 storied bld.renovation(create additional apt.on 3rd&4th floors)inprogress under permit #321654278-01-al with expiration date 4/15/2020
Apr 25, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
As per class 2(b265028-307.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current bo-9 report.
Jun 16, 2017 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Electric
Wiring
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1828 / 91
- Assessed value
- $1,290,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #305475, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 189 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 189 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 39 Macdonough LLC.
Does 189 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 263 housing violations at this property.
Is 189 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 189 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 189 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.