389 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01830-0055Map
Owner of record: Gray, Rachel
389 Jefferson Avenue is a two-family home built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gray, Rachel. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 10 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 23
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.
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of structure erected creating room at north end of building at rear yard, at basement level.
Mar 11, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 15, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321793207 on 4/25/22 due to construction superintendent. withdrawal. no access, work appears to 0% complete.
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under application #321793207 on 4/25/22 due to construction superintendent. withdrawal. no access, work appears to 0% complete.
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 30, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 3, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 13, 2021
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit atoi of 4sty alt1 bldg in regards to complaint3824959 i observed foundation about 5'deep poured@exp3 upon request for permitnone were provided.work w/o permit is hazardous&unlawful stop all work
Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction superintendent failed to perform his duties at time of inspection of 4 story alt 1 building in regards to complaint#3624959,i observed there were horizontal enlargement at exp#3 approximately 5 ft
Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display onsite documents required by chapter 33.note:at time of my inspection an alteration type 1 work in progress.uponrequest to see site safety plan,pre-shift meeting,tool box talk,orient
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.14.2 drainage of excavations-standing water note:at time of myinspection of an active jobsite i observed 4 feet deep excavating areaat rear of the building has stagnant water accumulation and water not
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or amendments.note at time of my inspection at an alteration jobsite,i observed2 workers working at an excavation area tied down rebar to build a new
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted: at front 2nd flr erected wood frame extensionat 2nd flr middle window with new brick work performed around it. rmdy: obtain permits.
Sep 20, 2017 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept. of bldg records.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at rear basement.full bathroom present completed with bath tub water closet and
Jun 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,230
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 12, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,797 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1830 / 55
- Assessed value
- $132,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819767, last renewed Apr 5, 2019.
Questions about 389 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 389 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gray, Rachel.
Does 389 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 389 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 389 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 389 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.