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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Refit door leading to cellar at public hall

    Jul 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door in boiler room at cellar

    Jan 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.