249 Ryerson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01920-0002Map
Owner of record: Pratt Institute
249 Ryerson Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 45 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Pratt Institute. HPD has recorded 122 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 122
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 122
- 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
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
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 25, 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 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 - 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 4, 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.
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 - 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 13, 2021
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 40
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 3, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 8, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
75u,50y,22d,74m,22-roof exit 74-electric box covers
Mar 31, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02l,14m,22m,17m,74h,73#,#17 provide glass on vision panel, basement door. #74 repair sky light - #73 perform 5 year test and file elv 3
Nov 14, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,#73 perform 5 year test and file elv 3
Nov 14, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,#73 perform 5 year test and file form elv 3
Nov 14, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2019 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2019 · Apt 704B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D3)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 45
- Building area
- 46,956 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,122 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1920 / 2
- Assessed value
- $3,146,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352833, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 249 Ryerson Street
Who owns 249 Ryerson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pratt Institute.
Does 249 Ryerson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 122 housing violations at this property.
Is 249 Ryerson Street 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 249 Ryerson Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 249 Ryerson Street?
It has 45 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.