163 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03218-0011Map
Owner of record: Zayas Jr., Victor L
163 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zayas Jr., Victor L. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 5 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 34
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
Jun 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 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 21, 2023
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 24 more ↓
- 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.
Feb 23, 2022
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 - 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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Apr 7, 2021
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 29, 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 16, 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 20, 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.
Nov 4, 2016
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 - 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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass lites in skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 18, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting through out at cellar
Oct 18, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system : door to boiler room locked at cellar
Aug 30, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 30, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 30, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 27, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stys public hall
Oct 5, 1999
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 31
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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
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
Show 21 more ↓
- 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - 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 · 2
- Class - 2
B265 as per class 2 (b265) 28.303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection report as per dob records.submit a current b-09 report, correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correctio
Jul 20, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.premises altered uner job#300859934 is occupied with objections on c of o work order.remedy:obtain a valid c of o.
Jan 26, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Construction
Roof
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close
Show 11 more ↓
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 23, 2010 · Apt BUILD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2006 · Apt 4
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
- 5
- Building area
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3218 / 11
- Assessed value
- $545,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329127, last renewed Mar 19, 2024.
Questions about 163 Central Avenue
Who owns 163 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zayas Jr., Victor L.
Does 163 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 163 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 163 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 163 Central Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.