48 New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01867-0060Map
Owner of record: Clinton Spicer
48 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Clinton Spicer. HPD has recorded 191 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 191
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 234
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 · 191
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule
Jan 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall stairs at all sty
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit refit at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system at south wall in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3FL
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 11, 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story
Jul 1, 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.
Mar 1, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stairs at building front areaway
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at building front yard
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color thr ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons # 39150357j., comply with commissioner's order
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons # 39150356h., comply with commissioner's order
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39150359n., file a certificate of correction
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39150358l., file a certificate of correction
Mar 26, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. construction work noted. at the time of inspection, at the cellar level i observed new partitions to create 3 bedrooms. work is completed 100 %. no filings in dob records for the work des
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. work noted. at the time of inspection, i observed a partition to subdivide the rooms and penetrated the hallway wall to install a window ac in the hallway. work is completed100% no filing
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. plumbing work noted. at the time of inspection, at the cellar level i observed water lines for a residential sink 3 pcs bathroom and gas line for a stove. work is completed 100% no filing
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. electrical work noted. at the time of inspection, at the cellar level i observed exposed electrical wiring. new lines for receptacle lights, switches, and celling fixtures. work is comple
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or department building records. at the time of inspection, i observed a class a apartment at the cellar level with 3 bathrooms arranged as slee
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code; 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code). at the time of inspection, at the cellar level i observed the boiler room ceilin
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, at the cellar level i observed damaged walls that have partially collapsed in the bathroom wall, hallway ceiling, debris outsi
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Ftm at the time of inspection, at the 3rd floor level i observed the 3rd floor level bathroom cracks around the ceiling skylight. the condition poses a struck by hazard to occupants., repair and/or replace
Jun 7, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection observed at exposure# 1 3rd floor level under the cornice a section of wood has deteriorated causing a small opening under
Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed wooden cornice at exp#1 fascia displaced at right corner and exposed hole., maintain exterior building wall
Aug 21, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 13
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,225 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1867 / 60
- Assessed value
- $115,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319414, last renewed Sep 12, 2024.
Questions about 48 New York Avenue
Who owns 48 New York Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clinton Spicer.
Does 48 New York Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 191 housing violations at this property.
Is 48 New York 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 48 New York Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 48 New York 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.