20 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03154-0032Map
Owner of record: Second Adar LLC
20 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Second Adar LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on January 23, 2025. 4 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 35
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 10, 2023 · Apt 1B
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a kickstand installed at entrance door to building, 1st story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a kickstand installed at east wall, at door leading to public bathroom at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, lower level in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, lower level in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at rear yard door upper reveal in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at rear yarf door upper reveal in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet seen in opening at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16126507 issued 28-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 square feet seen in opening at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed approx 2sqft of mold in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed approx 2sqft of mold in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16098467 issued 14-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq.ft at west wall at boiler room
Aug 27, 2022
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
Aug 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq.ft at west wall at boiler room original violation 15334378 issued 27-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 29, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Sep 19, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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 · 13
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records for violation #39149014j. hpd i-card indicates property has 5 apartments, observed smoke shop created on 1st fl
Jun 30, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #39149011y. no permits on file for the installation of a roll down gate for smoke shop at 1st floor., comply w
Jun 30, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit noted at time of inspection observed electrical work installed inside smoke shop, no permits on file., obtain permit
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
Work without permit noted: at time of inspection observed smoke shop with roll down gate created at 1st floor no permits on file., obtain permit
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner,noted at time of inspection observed visible cracks at building facade exp#1 and household items blocking scuttle ladder leading to roof at 3rd floor., re
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records noted: at time of inspection i card #329093 which indicates 5 apts. however observed illegal smoke shop created
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit noted : at time of inspection observed sign over smoke shop installed at exp#1,no permits on file., obtain all permits
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit; noted at #1f installed water/ waste line for tub. installed electrical wiring of 220v outlet for electrical stove., obtain all permits
Mar 3, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. at time of inspection, observed 5 dwelling units used as 6 family dwelling by converting 1st fl. area (use group 6) at exp#1 to occupied as class "a" apartment
Dec 6, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Contrary to dob/official records-cellar ordinary/storage,boiler room;at time of inspection,cellar rear in conjunction w/ apt 1 on 1st fl is now being used as sleeping quarters w/ bed,pillow,blanket,tv,wardrobe
Sep 28, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping as per section requirement! noted: construction work under application #310177894 exp 8-12-10 & construction site. found with the storage of combustible material wood
Jul 23, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Work doesn't conform to approved plans construction documents & or amended. non-conforming work noted under application #310177894 exp 8-12-10 changes from layout,plans & specs. throughout i.e. relocation of
Jul 23, 2009 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. defect noted: at 1st flr. flr boards missing open to cellar below massive(stair)leak all beams & walls water soaked,severely water damaged,cellar portially
Jan 28, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 21, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 21, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 16, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3154 / 32
- Assessed value
- $499,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329093, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 20 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 20 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Second Adar LLC.
Does 20 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 Wilson 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 20 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 Wilson Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.