28 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01997-0020Map
Owner of record: Jefferson Arms Housing Development Fund Company
28 Jefferson Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 61 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Jefferson Arms Housing Development Fund Company. HPD has recorded 291 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 64 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2021.
- HPD violations
- 291
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 242
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 291
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 6L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 6L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window upper sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west'', at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 6th story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ...defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the fire door ... at public hall, 4th story
Jul 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3m, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3M
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Feb 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at ''fire door'' at public hall, 5th story
Feb 14, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 7th room from north, the 2nd bathroom , the 1st bathroom , the 3rd room from north, the foyer , the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 5M
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 32
- 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 17, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p154
Apr 10, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note:-at the time of inspection, observed cracked brick and spalling stucco at exposure #1(north elevation). remedy: repair and/or replace.
Aug 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
(cease use)5.x.10,40.m.7,100.l.10:5x upon inspection door zone restrictor found inoperative this is a safety device that prevent passingers from leaving the elevator in a garage way repair and call for reinspec
Oct 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3314.4.1.5 notification. noted: at time of inspection all equipment/hanging scaffolds have been removed from job site. failure to notify the dept 24-48hrs prior to removal of suspended scaffolds. confirmat
Apr 8, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
97/x/10-restore elevator to service for a complete inspection of this device:call (212)566-5339 when restored to service
Jun 18, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg noted at rear of bldg concrete curb 18h w/ iron fencing and concrete walkway has severe cracks thruout curb and fencing is out of plumb approx 2 iron fencing is loose various
Apr 15, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
31h11/ 57b07/ 31=car guide shoes worn. 57=wheel house bearing making noise.
Oct 26, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,02m,03i,15l,33#,74#. 33 remove loose plaster on overhead shave room and seal to eliminate water leak. also fire proof celling. 74 provide capacity plate.
Mar 25, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5M
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5M
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 6L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 5FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 19, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2021 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 4K
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 3K
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 3K
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 3K
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 4K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 6H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 5M
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 5M
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 5M
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 23, 2020 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt BASEAM
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt BASEAM
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt BASEAM
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt BASEAM
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 61
- Building area
- 54,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1997 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,055,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303702, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 28 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 28 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jefferson Arms Housing Development Fund Company.
Does 28 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 291 housing violations at this property.
Is 28 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 64 rent-stabilized units here in 2021 (about 100% of its 61 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 28 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 28 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 61 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.