254 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0035Map
Owner of record: Twofivefour LLC
254 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Twofivefour LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 70
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at north wall in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16368297 issued 08-nov-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15699337 issued 02-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at light switch at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin as bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the bathroom located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 5
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.
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 - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 27, 2015
Open — Nov certified late - 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the 1st room from north located at apt grnd
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt GRND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grdfl
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grdfl
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apartment altered into two class a apartments. at 1st., story and basement.
Jul 30, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt grdfl
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at the wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grdfl
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted:at time of inspection,observation at ground level apt at above premises,new electrical ceiling junction boxes,new running bx cable wire throughout ceiling and wall openings. further ins
Nov 27, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records. class "a" apt created at basement fixtures present. remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy.
Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the dept to correct vio#34564852p for w/o permit at ground fl erected partitions for 3 rooms,installed 3pc bathroom & gas line for stove.no permit.remedy:comply w/dept order &
Jul 11, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: partitions erected at ground floor level creating rooms,kitchen, w/ gas stove & 3 pc bathroom (vanity,watercloset, shower)remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises
Mar 14, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
12b25a&b/32a/44c/49a/49b - 49a excessive soot in boiler room.49b missing jackets fitgibons -oil fired steam boiler.
Jun 12, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door to dumbwaiter
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt GRND
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 24, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jul 8, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 5, 2007 · Apt GRDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,880 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1833 / 35
- Assessed value
- $172,680
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #320212, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.
Questions about 254 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 254 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Twofivefour LLC.
Does 254 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 254 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 254 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 254 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.