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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 53
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 26, 2024
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 9, 2024
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 17, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 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
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 - 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 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slidebolt at roof bulkhead door public hall
Oct 22, 2018
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
Oct 22, 2018
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
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at west fire passageway
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at west fire passage way
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling to bulkhead at 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
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 - 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 - 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
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
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.