165 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03218-0009Map
Owner of record: 165 Central Avenue Realty, LLC
165 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 165 Central Avenue Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 22, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 65
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony at north at fire escape, 2nd story
May 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in downward position at fire escape, 2nd story
May 22, 2024
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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rope lights at 2nd story balcony disabling drop ladder at building front at fire escape
Sep 29, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 20*20 ft. extension erected into rear yard enlarging length of 1st story and 2nd story
Aug 22, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Oct 9, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2005 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sheetrock structure with copper pipes erected at 3 sty public hall at rear
Aug 25, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - 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 drop ceiling 3 sty south apt 3r front room. located at apt 3r
Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 drop ceiling 3 sty north apt 3l front room. located at apt 3l
Oct 1, 1987 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work 2 sty south apt rear east room.
Aug 12, 1987
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 4, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Required 30'-00" minimum rear yard for residential.professionally certified job a-1 #310092039,proposed to convert existing ground floor commerical space into 2 class "a" apartments.at time of inspection observ
Oct 9, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
27-123.1 changes in occupancy or use requiring facilities for people having physical disabilities.professionally certified jobs al #310092039 which was signed off 11/25/13 has (1) step(s) elevation change to ma
Oct 9, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection,observed at main entrance lobby stair transition between first floor and second floor an installed new metal stair 20 continuous riser
Oct 9, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of building for erecting partitions,3pcs bathroom,2pcs bathroom & kitchen at ground flr w/o
Jul 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted at ground fl level erected partitions to create 7 rooms installed water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom a 2pc bathroom and for a kitchen residential sink also installed a line for
Feb 4, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records dob records indicates premises to be a 4 family with boilerroom and storage at cellar and club at the ground fl level illegal occupancy noted at the ground fl level converted
Feb 4, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to post dot permit for street/sidewalk closing.remedy:post dot permit.
Nov 22, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 17, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 17, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 17, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 3L
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
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3218 / 9
- Assessed value
- $545,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329373, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 165 Central Avenue
Who owns 165 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 165 Central Avenue Realty, LLC.
Does 165 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 Central 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 165 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 Central Avenue?
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.