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285 Division Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02152-0028Map

Owner of record: Division Palace Trust

285 Division Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Division Palace Trust. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
131

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
13
About 42% of the building's 31 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective door latch in the entrance located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at fire escape at rear of building at public hall, 1st story

    May 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2025 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 24, 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all apt doors and frames at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all window frames and sashes at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all apt doors and frames at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all apt doors and frames at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all apt door and frames at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all apt doors and frames at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all doors and frames at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and west walls at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slidebolt at roof bulkhead door public hall

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at west fire passageway

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at west fire passage way

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all handrails at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and flower pots, at 6th, 5th, 3rd, and 2nd story, fire escape at rear of building

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling to bulkhead at roof at public hall

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2018

    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.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 27, 2016 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 7, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant at time of inspection. damage observed to have been sustained. the retaining wall at exposure 3 of the synagogue is in a state of disrepair. sections of retaining wall is underrnined with potential of collapse. leaving wall structurally compromised.

    Jan 31, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of building for summons 39137133y., file a certificate of correction

    Oct 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify corrections for violation number 39137133y, file a certificate of correction

    Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed a cmu retaining wall at rear of property that has been undermined and with cracks and in danger of collapsing. retaining w

    Jan 31, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at rear of bldg at 4th flr and 5 fl window area. security bars installed protruding 2f-3ft out has obstructed fire escape exit passageway creating a haz

    Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at bulkhead landing are to roof level storage of wood plank 5ft height 2ft wide by8ft height apprx 2 bulkhead door is fixed at open position. debris are

    Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted rear firescapes 2 6th fl 4th fl w/obstruction present including wrought guard own window encasing a/c prohibiting exit to fire escape 4th fl balcony created

    Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted new electrical service bx cable eletrical boxes outlets and switches has been installed a review of dept of building records show that no permit was issued for this work in apt 13 re

    Dec 20, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection note. electrical plumbing partitions has been installed. stop all work remedy: provide approved plans as required by code.

    Dec 20, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without pemrit new supply lines drainage linos and vents lines for gas and water through out apartment. also new heating system a search of department records shown that no pemrit was issued for said work.

    Dec 20, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted demolition of interior partitions andhaving removed plaster ceilings on 3rd floor apt.1 4th floor apt.19 and 5th floor apts.24-25. remedy: stop all work file for required.

    Mar 4, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2019 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2010 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2010 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2010 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2010 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2010 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 11, 2009 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2009 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    May 11, 2009 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 9, 2008 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 11

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
31
Building area
21,725 ft²
Lot area
5,133 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2152 / 28
Assessed value
$1,244,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304641, last renewed Nov 14, 2025.

Questions about 285 Division Avenue

Who owns 285 Division Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Division Palace Trust.

Does 285 Division Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 285 Division Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 42% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 285 Division Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 285 Division Avenue?

It has 31 residential units and 32 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.