255 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0038Map
Owner of record: 255 Jefferson Usa LLC
255 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 255 Jefferson Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2023. 5 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 439
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 · 19
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). both units defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector both units defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall of vestibule , 1st story
Sep 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall of vestibule , 1st story
Sep 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall at lower level apt in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet of mold at west wall at lower level room in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq feet of mold at west wall at lower level room in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16091404 issued 12-jul-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Jul 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 5, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door from street , 1st story
Nov 5, 2020
Open — Invalid certification - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
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 24, 2017
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 15, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with comm-order to obtain a permit perviolation #34622931x installing brick (veneer),steel leader (ect) w/o permit. remedy: correct conditions citied in #3462293k.
Oct 28, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted 1 sty extension (approx 10x30x8) erected at rear of apt 1r remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Aug 15, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
27-127,27-147 b4a,bq9,32a,47,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g (50a) bq9 no fb permit filed w/ dob for the replacement of fired burner (50b) flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney (50c) pip safety or relief valve u
Jun 14, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation #34622931x for installing brick veneer, installed steel lintels at window openings & erection of 1 story addition at the rear of the bldg
May 12, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Bq9,b4b,16,21a,32a,36,38,51,51a,50,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g.51-new boiler peerless installed w/o permit.51a-missing ratting plate for new boiler.50-safety valve not mounted upright.50a-missing blow down piping on safety
Mar 28, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted: installed a brick veneer with structural steel lintels at rough openings for windows bldg facade south elevation erected a one story addition at rear yard north at approx
Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o dept records illegal occupancy noted: existing violation on recrod with depart for illegal extension at rear yard area of refude with ecb 34622931x dob
Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit drop ladder at fire escape landing obstructed hazardous defects noted the storage of glass bottles in plastic case underneath fire escape drop ladder at bilco door landing at rear yard north elevation
Dec 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,48a,b,40,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.50b-boiler burner mount not properly sealed.50c-no mixing valve on hot water coil.50d-pipe safety or relief valve down no threaded end.50e
Jul 3, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. - hazardous. defect noted: sections of roofing defective, and let the rain water penetrated ceilings at 3rd fl apartmnts., causing damage to ceilings, flooring; also noted: defective
Oct 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records in that building department records shows: ub105/84. entire premises occupied. remedy:discontinue illegal use of occupying premises.
Oct 29, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work with out a permit in that sheet rock partitions have erected at cellar, adding four additional room at cellar and premises and occupieat the time of inspection. remedy:demolish all sheet rock partition at
Oct 20, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt APT1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 3, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 11, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 2L
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
- 4,275 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3165 / 38
- Assessed value
- $485,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348450, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 255 Jefferson Street
Who owns 255 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 Jefferson Usa LLC.
Does 255 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 Jefferson Street 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 255 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 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.