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
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 · 10
- 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.
May 23, 2025
Open — Info 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.