185 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03164-0042Map
Owner of record: Jefferson Vip Partners, LLC
185 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jefferson Vip Partners, LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2024. 20 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 27
- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 3r vacate # 258788 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges at bulkhead door at roof
Sep 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide handset at the exterior of entrance door at bulkhead to allow unobstructed re-entry from the roof to the public hall stairs at 3rd story.
Sep 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 ]
Sep 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Sep 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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, 2021
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
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jul 21, 2020
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell / buzzer located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock on metal gate at building front
Mar 21, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock installed at metal gate, at front areaway
Feb 23, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a double cylinder lock on metal gate at front of building
Oct 10, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative the, door bell in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895537l issued on 3/21/13. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Nov 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895537l issued on 3/21/13. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 7, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895537l issued on 3/21/13. for construction work done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34895537l issued on 3.21.11 for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
May 29, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34895537l issued on 3/21/11 for work w/o permit - cellar partitions,plumbing and gas lines. rmdy: comply w/code.
Mar 12, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct conditions cited in nov #34895537l, in that respondentobtained permit #320218643 to legalize a 1/2 bath in cellar. upon
Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895537l issued on 3/21/11. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 8, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34895537l issued on 3.21.11 for construction work etc, done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Sep 12, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34895537l issued on 03/21/11. for construction work, etc, done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jul 19, 2012 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob for notice of violation #34895538n issued on 3/21/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a cert of correction
May 11, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34895537l issued on 3/21/11 for construction work etc done w/o a permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order
May 11, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895538n issued on 3/21/11. for illegal occupancy etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895538n issued on 3/21/11 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or d.o.b records-cellar. rem:comply with the commi
Nov 14, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34895537l issued on 3/21/11 for work without permit-cellar. remedy: comply with commissioner's order.
Nov 14, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34895537l issued on 3/21/11 34895538n issued on 3/21/11
Sep 1, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34895538n issued on 3/21/11.34895537l issued on 3/21/11.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Jul 13, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio#34895537l for work w/o permit @ cellar installed @ class "a"apt.rem:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit
May 3, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o apermit noted:@ cellar level installed full height partitionscreating (5)rooms installed water & waste lines for a (3)pc bath (sin k,toilet,shower)& residential sink,gas line for stove (inspected joint
Mar 21, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or dob records hod mdr#343435 indicates premises to be legally approved for a (6)family,cellar boiler/storage now @ cellar level arranged & occupied as a class'a'
Mar 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 3, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 1RIGH
Close - General
Doors
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 1RIGH
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 1RIGH
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 1RIGH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3164 / 42
- Assessed value
- $616,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345435, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 185 Jefferson Street
Who owns 185 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jefferson Vip Partners, LLC.
Does 185 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 Jefferson Street 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 185 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 Jefferson 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.