97 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03173-0003Map
Owner of record: West Bushwick 203k Housing Development F Und Compan
97 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is West Bushwick 203k Housing Development F Und Compan. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 55
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 31
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash, at (2) windows in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at (2)windows in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at upper level in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilng and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling, 10 sq ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 1A
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east wall, north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east closet door, west cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall, east wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 16, 2001 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2000 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. south wall, east wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jun 7, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east window stool in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Jun 7, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. south wall at center in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is on a deteriorated subsurface that is unstable or unsound using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 2, 2000 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster ceiling south west and north walls and window jamb and stool front room 3 sty south apt 3r er1 96002182 , section '' ''
Jan 25, 1996 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster north and east walls kitchen 3 sty south apt 3r betancourt 386 1416 er1 96002182 , section '' ''
Jan 25, 1996 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 30, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 17, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:sagging floors sagging from wast and west walls inward to middle of building.slao various holes in walls and floors of floors of 4 apts.remedy:repair and or replace defects.
May 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect : apt 1r ;kitchen floor is sagging approx 4" down and is out of plumb , holes are in floor at vrious location : remedy; make safe immediately obtain necessary permits maintain b
Apr 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is sagging floors sagging from east and west walls. inward to middile of building. also various holes in walls and floors of floors of 4 apts. leaks from apt 3r to 2r. loose shacki
Jan 6, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Window guards
Sep 8, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 15, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt #2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt #2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt #2L
Close - General
Windows
Nov 13, 2003 · Apt #2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 12, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 4, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 2-R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 22, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 18, 2003 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3173 / 3
- Assessed value
- $572,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307169, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 97 Central Avenue
Who owns 97 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Bushwick 203k Housing Development F Und Compan.
Does 97 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 97 Central Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 97 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 97 Central Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.