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289 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01829-0070Map

Owner of record: Mrf Sub 1 LLC

289 Jefferson Avenue is a two-family home built in 1882 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mrf Sub 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 23, 2025. 10 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 23, 2025

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 · 10

  • 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.

    May 23, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls ceiling and trims in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household furniture and clothing at public hall, 1st story

    May 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 15, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    At the front exp. 1 install 20 linear feet of sidewalk shed with required 5 foot extension on left and right side to safeguard the public and property from falling debris

    Jul 10, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 29, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain incode complaint manner/install hand rail

    Nov 26, 2019

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Responding to a complaint observed: sidewalk shed/ohp installed at expo# 1 no underside lighting inoperable light bulbs/inadequate, failure to maintain as per code 3307.6.4.8 become an unsafe and hazardous cond

    Jun 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed sidewalk shed (temporary construction equipment) erected at property in exp#1, no permit on file with the department for such work., obtain temporary construction permit

    Jul 18, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed large concrete cracks above the basement entrance and may potentially fall. the condition poses a potential struck

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. at the time of inspection, i observed the facade at the front of the building in a state of disrepair. multiple cracks and loose pieces around the window

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted, maintained, or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department records. at ground floor premises was converted into a class a apartment with laundry r

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $70,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted, maintained, or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department records. at 2nd floor class a apartment partitioned off with full height partitions cre

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $70,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted, maintained, or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department records. at second floor full height partitions were erected to create sro at front of

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $70,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted, maintained, or occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by department records. at second floor rear there was full height partitions erected with key locking

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $70,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection i observed full height partitions, electrical fixtures switches and receptacles, along with plumbing for hot water installed throughout entire premises creating illega

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection i observed unstable hand railings, unsecured toilet seat with hole in floor and a gaping hole under the bathtub exposing the plumbing

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant. noted: at time of inspection observed approx 6ft of handrail is missing at left side of front steps. previous summons#35303924k which was issued on 4-9-18 to the same

    Nov 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failre to maintain building walls or appurtenances(exterior)note:observed at the time of inspection approx.6ft of rotting and missing handrail for steps leading to the entrance of a 2 family building at the abo

    Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection at exp#3 1st fl roof line is rotted away w/holes,rain gutter is in a state of disrepair. masonry walls cracking & flaking at exp#1 & 3.

    Jan 18, 2016 · Penalty $530

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 16, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1882
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1829 / 70
Assessed value
$122,940
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

Questions about 289 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 289 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mrf Sub 1 LLC.

Does 289 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 289 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 289 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1882 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 289 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.