393 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0053Map
Owner of record: Vernasta R. Whyte, As Trustee
393 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vernasta R. Whyte, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 30
- 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 - 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
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.
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 21, 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
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 10, 2022
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.
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings through-out at entire apartment, apartment
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the construction materials remove from inside of building under stoop
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective closet wood door frame at 1st room from north, apartment
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen, apartment
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door off hinges at public hall
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing at entire apartment, apartment
Jun 14, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
May 3, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit and make operable closet door in the private hallway located at apt 1
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at west wall in the bathroom located at apt bsmt
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, cellar
Jan 9, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- 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
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Cement hole in chimney.
Nov 6, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Floor
Jun 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jun 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,940 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1830 / 53
- Assessed value
- $362,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348887, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 393 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 393 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vernasta R. Whyte, As Trustee.
Does 393 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 393 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 393 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 393 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.