291 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01924-0004Map
Owner of record: Classon Towers LLC
291 Classon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Classon Towers LLC. HPD has recorded 155 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 155
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 72
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 · 155
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at 1st window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at door in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at south wall at public hall, 4th story
Jan 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building front entrance door , 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and kids bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 21, 2024
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 17, 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.
Mar 22, 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 23, 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of (installed hook and loop device) from front entrance door to building south wall , 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of (hook and loop device) from vestibule door to south wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak into apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 4th story
Dec 28, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 12, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Dec 23, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north
Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Found gas fired boiler installed with out a permit. weil mc boiler model egh-105 btus 405000.
Jul 15, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Exit passageway partially obstructed. noted: at time of inspection observed childrens toys, stroller and scooters at 1st floor partially obstructing egress., remove obstruction
Sep 25, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Debris in boiler room-hwh flue is corroded-gas meter area is not in code compliant condition; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
New gas burner is installed at the time of inspection in the peerless boiler without a dob permit; fb permit 302281153 oil burner signed off 3-16-07; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction a
Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
No boiler room access information sign visible from front door. correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction
May 20, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway, at first story public hall way is completely blocked with baby strollers and 4th story with household item at scuttle and lockable slide bolt on scuttle hatch do
Jun 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 22, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 24, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 12, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Mold
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Window guards
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 3, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,224 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,006 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1924 / 4
- Assessed value
- $765,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343849, last renewed Jun 10, 2025.
Questions about 291 Classon Avenue
Who owns 291 Classon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Classon Towers LLC.
Does 291 Classon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 155 housing violations at this property.
Is 291 Classon 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 291 Classon Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 291 Classon Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.