240 Adelphi Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-02090-0054Map
Owner of record: Bowen, Magdalene
240 Adelphi Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1867 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bowen, Magdalene. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 10 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 37
- 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 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at boiler room door at public hall
Jul 12, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Refit door leading to cellar at public hall
Jul 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at basement door leading to building front at public hall
Jul 12, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - 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 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Not complied with - 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 north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling all stories at public hall
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, shower stall and water closet at cellar
Sep 10, 2024
Open — Not complied with - 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 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 6, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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
Dec 6, 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.
Feb 23, 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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door in boiler room at cellar
Jan 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 22, 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 7, 2015
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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.
Jun 10, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
Mar 15, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts .. located at cellar cc
Sep 23, 2002 · Apt CC
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections rear cellar at open space, cellar
Sep 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, rear cellar at open space, cellar
Sep 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock entrance door to building
Sep 16, 2002
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 15, 2005
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
May 15, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 17, 1995
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating a bathroom at cellar complete with wash basin, shower, stall and water closet. no vacate warra
Sep 10, 2024
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. cellar change from ordinary use to an aparment. parttions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have been
Sep 16, 2002 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building walls: defect is missing or collapse exterior bearing wall st south 2nd and 3rd story remedy: obtain a permit provide adequate shoring submit a report by ap.e. or regester architect
May 20, 1996 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of corection with the department of building for violation # 34123990j. remedy: file certificate of correction for violation #34123990j.
Sep 27, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building. defect is: south wall is bulging about 18" out of plumb at 2nd floor center. remedy: make allnecessary repairs and obtain all required permits.
Apr 10, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2003 · Apt .
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
May 23, 2003 · Apt CC
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
May 1, 2003 · Apt CELLA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1867
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,208 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2090 / 54
- Assessed value
- $237,540
- Landmark / historic district
- Fort Greene Historic District
HPD registration #345838, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 240 Adelphi Street
Who owns 240 Adelphi Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bowen, Magdalene.
Does 240 Adelphi Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 240 Adelphi 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 240 Adelphi Street built?
City records list 1867 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 240 Adelphi Street?
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.