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256 Withers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02875-0046Map

Owner of record: Cipriano John

256 Withers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cipriano John. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 2019
3
About 50% of the building's 6 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

    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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    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 22, 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 30, 2017

    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 16, 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 14, 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathroom metal ceiling 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom walls 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bathroom glass bottom sash window 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective 2 room glass bottom sash rear window southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in kitchen sink 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection kitchen wasteline under sink 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective north room glass bottom sash window 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north room walls & ceilings 2 sty southwest apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1991 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty west apt 3r digiacomo. located at apt 3r

    Feb 9, 1990 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 9, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing shower assmebly 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric light switch cover 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 27, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1 sty apt 1r bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 27, 1986 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing brick & mortar at breeching north wall boiler room cellar north.

    Oct 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window 2 sty apt 2r front room. , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass lower sash window 2 sty apt 2r center room. , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty apt 2r kitchen. , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead roof.

    Jul 29, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,625 ft²
Lot area
2,318 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2875 / 46
Assessed value
$780,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319539, last renewed Dec 12, 2019.

Questions about 256 Withers Street

Who owns 256 Withers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cipriano John.

Does 256 Withers Street have violations?

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

Is 256 Withers Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 256 Withers Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Withers Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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