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596 Bushwick Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03160-0032Map

Owner of record: Jefferson Street Equities LLC

596 Bushwick Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jefferson Street Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 220 housing violations here, most recently on February 12, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
220
DOB violations
34
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
223

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 12, 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
12
About 57% of the building's 21 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 · 220

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door

    Feb 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement leading to rear yard to boiler room. at boiler room

    Jan 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle chained to stairs leading to bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling at public hall

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling at public hall

    Jan 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance on upper window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 9

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd, 3rd and 4th story balconies building front at fire escape

    Feb 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 21, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 21, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 21, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items and flower pots at 3rd and 4th stories balcony. building front.

    Nov 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..window screen,household items, and flower pots at 3rd and 4th story balconies at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Oct 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 at stoop, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape

    Jul 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at window leading to fire escape in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 7

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 28, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 28, 2018 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the lower sash at 2nd window from south at west in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the lower window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable the lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 4 sq ft and west wall approx 4 sq ft, total 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 20, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 20

    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) ceiling, south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 6; in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 7

    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, west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd riser from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, chair rails at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd riser from west at north wall, ceiling, 1st door from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall, chair rails at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 7, 2nd story

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 34

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approximately 15 linear ft of sidewalk shed along the corner of exposure 1 & approximately 15 linear ft of sidewalk shed along the corner of exposure 4 to safeguard the public

    Aug 19, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Dob summons issued for failure to maintain due to section of decorative concrete lentil above entrance of restaurant dislodged and fell to pedestrian sidewalk

    Aug 14, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 5, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    May 4, 1998

    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

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    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

    Feb 10, 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

    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

    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

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    42b/42c/46a....boiler door need to be sealed excessive smoke

    Oct 12, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building due to collapse of 3ft section of soffit and 6" x 6" concrete lintel over front close of "basis: restaurant at exp 1/4 corner. debris fell into sidewalk endangering pedestrians on s

    Aug 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use.

    Dec 8, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 6

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
21
Building area
19,460 ft²
Lot area
5,748 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3160 / 32
Assessed value
$1,069,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306077, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 596 Bushwick Avenue

Who owns 596 Bushwick Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jefferson Street Equities LLC.

Does 596 Bushwick Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 220 housing violations at this property.

Is 596 Bushwick Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 57% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 596 Bushwick Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 596 Bushwick Avenue?

It has 21 residential units and 24 units in total.

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