131 Division Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02147-7501Map
Owner of record: Name Not On File
131 Division Avenue is a condominium built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 19 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Name Not On File. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2024. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 34
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 52
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ; defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ; defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; defective hinges at roof bulkhead door
Feb 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing hatch opening at laddered treads and remove all gates at all baconies both front and rear of building all stories
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): # 15858283 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Mar 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling and north wall to bulkhead to roof. at public hall
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead to roof. at public hall
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2018
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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening illegal fastening -lockable slide bolt on bulkhead roof door at public hall
Nov 17, 2017
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at all balconies of stack at building front at fire escape
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at all balconies of stack at building rear at fire escape
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable gates installed at all balconies of stack at building front at fire escape
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable gates at all balconies of stack at building rear at fire escape
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on floor and stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 6th story
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and walls at all stories at public hall
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a lockable slidebolt with eye on bulkhead door. at public hall, 6th story
Nov 12, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 8, 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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at street entrance door to building , 1st story
Dec 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Dec 11, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bulkhead area at public hall, 6th story
Dec 11, 2013
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 minimum required
Nov 21, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on door to fire escape 6 sty front apt 6a , section '' ''
Jan 5, 1993 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on door to fire escape 5 sty front apt 5a located at apt 5a
Jan 5, 1993 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration balcony erected 15 feet by 20 feet 3 sty southwest court.
Dec 23, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing 6 sty front apt 6a. located at apt 6a
Dec 23, 1992 · Apt 6A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty northeast apt 4b , section '' ''
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration fire escape window converted to door 2 sty rear east apt 2c. located at apt 2c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration fire escape window converted to door 3 sty rear east apt 3c balcony. located at apt 3c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 6 & 1/2 ft sliding gate & assembly fire escape 4 sty rear east apt 4c balcony. located at apt 4c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window converted to door at fire escape 4 sty rear east apt 4c. located at apt 4c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window to fire escape fire escape converted to door 5 sty rear east apt 5c. located at apt 5c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration swinging 6 & 1/2 ft door put in place of window on fire escape 6 sty balcony apt 6c. located at apt 6c
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window to fire escape converted to door 6 sty rear west apt 6b. located at apt 6b
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window to fire escape converted to door 5 sty rear west apt 5b. located at apt 5b
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 6 & 1/2 metal swinging gate & assembly entrance to fire escape 4 st rear west.
Dec 18, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window to fire escape converted to door 4 sty rear west apt 4b. located at apt 4b
Dec 18, 1992 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 34
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Provide fire guard as per commissioner s order : at time of inspection observed fire escape being modified into balcony s making it unable for occupants to reach to the ground floor at time of emergency. this poses safety and fire hazard.
Mar 21, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2022
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 16, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 27, 2003
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's orders to obtain a permit for vio# 39081939n. no permits on file for modification of fire escape, comply with commissioner's order
Sep 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed obstructed gates between landings of fire escape at exposure 1 of property, preventing access to reach ground floor incase of emergency, remove obstruct
Sep 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Violation 39081939n corrected, fire escape accessible to fifth and six floor-- failure to certify corrections, file a certificate of correction
Feb 20, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work with out permit : at time of inspection of a 6 story bldg. at expo. #1 observed at 6th and 5th fl. level fire escape platform extended and completely sealed fire escape stairs (no exit to stairs). this mod
Mar 21, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Feb 16, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
15m7 provide cert.frame
May 8, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read"in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed"at the elevator bank,on floor 2to 6.remedy:install sign as per local law 16 1984
Mar 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work wthout a permit work noted a terrace with metal posts adjacen tand over head of breezeway approx 10'x20'x10' & a 9' fence metal remedy remove or obtain a permit only if feasible
Apr 6, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Window guards
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Windows
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Condominium (R4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 19
- Building area
- 24,546 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,690 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2147 / 7501
- Assessed value
- $2,189,248
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302174, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 131 Division Avenue
Who owns 131 Division Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Name Not On File.
Does 131 Division Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 Division 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 131 Division Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Division Avenue?
It has 19 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.