253 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0039Map
Owner of record: 253 Jefferson Usa LLC
253 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 253 Jefferson Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2025. 6 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 157
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 · 30
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at vestibule door , 1st story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at vestibule door , 1st story
May 9, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - 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
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- BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Aug 28, 2019
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 - 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
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition loft room created with stairs installed over the 4th room from north increasing size of class ''a'' apartment.
Jul 22, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2008 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 22, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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) ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 8, 2008 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to the apt. in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apt. in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance to the apt. in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.
Dec 27, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear.
Dec 27, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections thru out cellar.
Apr 19, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partitions erected north south east & west creating room thru out cellar.
Apr 19, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 40
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
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 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 13, 2011
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 29, 1992
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit expired permit noted work down as per job #310202321-01 has expired and work currently being done rem: renew permit
Jun 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. dob records indicate premises to be legally approved for a 6 family, cellar boiler/storage, now premises converted to be a 6 family and 1 sro at cell
Dec 18, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Stop all work: work w.o permit. work noted: on all 3 floors each apt totally gutted and all plumbing removed water, drainage, and gas. remedy: comply with code, hire license plumber.
Dec 3, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior. note: defective roof has causedwater to penetrate building and damage the ceiling. ceiling is bulgingin places, and has several cracks. remedy: repair/maintian building.
Mar 2, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg - hazardous defect noted : sections of roofing defective which let the rain water penetrate ceilings at 3rd fl aptscausing water damages to ceilings, flooring. also noted : skylight at
Oct 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: in that a sheet rock partition has been erectedat the cellar. adding four additional rooms to premises. remedy: demolish all sheet rock partitions at cellar immediately.
Oct 29, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 13, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 9, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Locks
Sep 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 11, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 7, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 2, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 2, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 6, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 1R
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 / 39
- Assessed value
- $485,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330766, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 253 Jefferson Street
Who owns 253 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Jefferson Usa LLC.
Does 253 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 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 253 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 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.