856 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02574-0050Map
Owner of record: Unavailable Owner
856 Manhattan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1884 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 131
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
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 · 60
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 28, 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 10, 2025
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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 10, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2015
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, light fixture present
Jul 19, 2013
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock mechanism at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 6, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in vanity sink in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock assembly and handles in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 1 sq. ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing combination switch and outlet cover t north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electric outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latches at south from west in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective tilt latches at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall; in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective air vent at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering vinyl tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood saddle at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 9, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at 2nd story balcony at fire escape at front of building
Dec 30, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox at lobby, 1st story
Aug 11, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Aug 11, 2003 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak @ ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2003 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling & south wall due to water damage in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2003 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and bsmt door.
Aug 13, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door 1 sty public hall.
Aug 13, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Aug 13, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling around skylight with fire retardant material bulkhead 4 sty .
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stair all sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ceiling retarant material 1 sty public hall rear.
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint cornice at roof bldg front .
Aug 7, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Mar 8, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 bldg front 50 watts required.
Mar 8, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires wall vestibule.
Mar 8, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 6, 2006
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 30, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
May 4, 1998
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Feb 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 14, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 17, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 27, 1985
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 27, 1985
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jan 30, 1984
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: failure to comply with law for drainage system observation made on left hand side center of store, location of storm drain line riser going to low roof whe
Oct 5, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 22, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 18, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 7, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1884
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,020 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,446 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2574 / 50
- Assessed value
- $1,489,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenpoint Historic District
HPD registration #303164, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 856 Manhattan Avenue
Who owns 856 Manhattan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.
Does 856 Manhattan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 856 Manhattan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 856 Manhattan Avenue built?
City records list 1884 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 856 Manhattan Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.