256 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01833-0036Map

256 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Aloysius, LLC.. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 55

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 12

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
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.
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
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
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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower sashes at window in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
Work w/o a permit observed in cell at time of insp laa #310268028 illegaly altered exist gas line after meter for cooking supplied 4 cookinglines installed extra tee w/ 3/4" valve and flexible connection to hwh
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested observed in cell at time of insp laa #310268028 illegally altered exist gas line installed extra tee w/ 3/4" valve and flexible connection to hwh line used
Jul 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 5
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 2
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close
Door/window
Door
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
General
Windows
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
General
Windows
Oct 30, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
General
Mold
Feb 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built: 1889
Floors: 3
Residential units: 5
Building area: 3,680 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1833 / 36
Assessed value: $468,900
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #344608, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 256 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 256 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Aloysius, LLC..

Does 256 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 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 256 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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