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12 St Nicholas Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03177-0024Map

Owner of record: J 12 LLC

12 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is J 12 LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 11, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 31

  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide temporary seal up of all accessable opening

    Apr 21, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide temporary seal of accessible openings at vacant 2 sty apt 2l er1 located at apt 2l

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the vacant 2 sty apt 2l er1 located at apt 2l

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the vacant 2 sty apt 2r er1 located at apt 2r

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at stairs up from street to bldg entrance er1

    Aug 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 cellar door locked at 1 sty public hall

    Aug 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc all stys public hall

    Aug 6, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide temporary seal of accessible openings at vacant 2 sty apt 2r er1 located at apt 2r

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required fixture present light not on

    Dec 3, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective putty upper & lower sash 2 sty apt 2r kitchen. located at apt 2r

    Jun 19, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty apt 2r front room. located at apt 2r

    Jun 19, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling 2 sty apt 2r front room. located at apt 2r

    Jun 19, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles & bldg material 1 & 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 19, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash 2 sty apt 2r kitchen. located at apt 2r

    Jun 19, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall and boiler room door.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front & rear all stys.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb vestibule fixture 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open cockloft 2 sty pub hall scuttle recess.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans 2 sty pub hall.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & walls all stys pub hall.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Oct 1, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 15

  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in nov 34585740n for failure to correct violating condition in nov3448026204.no record of correction in bldg dept records.remedy:correct

    Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    V failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct violating condition condition in nov 34585741p for failure to correct violating condition cited in 34436608r.no record of correction in dob records.

    Nov 13, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34480262m in that partitions have been erected inthe cellar creating a 3pc bathroom & bedrooms.violation written based

    Jul 21, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34436608r in that full height partitions have been erected in the cellar creating bedrooms & a 3pc bathroom.violation

    Jul 21, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records.illegal occupancy observed.cellar converted to living space by erecting full height partitions creating rms.a refrigerator sofa chairs & protable ster

    Jul 21, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 34436608r for having erected full height partitions in the cellar creating bedrooms & a 3 pc bathroom vio written based

    Mar 15, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 34480262m in that partition walls have been erected creating bedrooms along w/ a 3 pc bathroom in the cellar w/o per

    Mar 15, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the viol condition of ecb #34436608r for having worked w/o permit(s) in the cellar (erected partitions & installing plumbing fixtures). viol written

    Nov 25, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the viol condition of ecb #34480267m for having erected partitions & installingplumbing fixtures w/o permit. viol written based upon no record of

    Nov 25, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Access denied violation written based upon no records of correction for ecb#34480767m for work w/out a permit at cellar for plumbing and partitions. remedy:comply with commissioner's orders.

    Jul 8, 2006

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Access denied.violation written based upon no records of correction for ecb#34436608r for work w/out a permit at cellar for partitions and plumbing. remedy:comply with commissioners orders.

    Jul 8, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.hazardous work noted:having erected full partitions walls in cellar,created 1 (3pec)bathroom,and increase number of rooms from 3 to 4 bedrooms,arrange for dwelling.remedy:obtain a permit o

    Jul 8, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records -hazardous noted;building department records indicated residence to bea 4 family dwelling,now cellar illegally occupied as a class an apartm

    Jul 8, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/out a permit hazardous work noted.having erected full partitionwalls in cellar creating one 3pc bathroom and three (3) bedrooms,arranged for dwelling.remedy:obtain permit or restore permits to prior lega

    May 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building departments records- hazardous. note: buildings dept. records indicate residence to be a four(4) family dwelling, now cellar illegaly occupied as a class a.

    May 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,250 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3177 / 24
Assessed value
$296,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #363551, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.

Questions about 12 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 12 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J 12 LLC.

Does 12 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 St Nicholas Avenue 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 12 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 St Nicholas 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.