157 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03219-0003Map
Owner of record: 157 Wilson LLC
157 Wilson Avenue 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 157 Wilson LLC. HPD has recorded 362 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 362
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 468
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 362
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 21st room from north, the 22nd room from north, the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 2L
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 breaching of the floor slab and installing staircase to connect the first story and the basement creating a duplex apartment located at # 1l west 1 at basement
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections waster closet, wash basin, shower stall at basement
Apr 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household trash at front areaway
Oct 6, 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 11, 2020 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrically lighting at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective molded wood floor of base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all story at public hall
Aug 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at 3rd story at public hall
Aug 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective drain lines under sink in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south , section at east
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of closet blocking egress at room entrance in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- 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 - Construction other optional
The borough commission has ordered all work stop under application # 340353762 immediately due to the applicant of record has withdrawn from the project.
Jul 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commission has ordered all work stop under application # 340353762 immediately due to the applicant of record has withdrawn from the project.
Jul 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commission has ordered all work stop under application # 340353762 immediately due to special inspector withdrawal from the project.
Jul 14, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
The borough commission has ordered all work stop under application # 340353762 immediately due to special inspector withdrawal from the project.
Jul 14, 2023
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 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
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped immediately because permit # 340353762 and approval has been revoked as 11/14/17 remedy: stop all work immediately and make site safe. contact borough commissioner's office at 718-802-3677
Nov 11, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 31, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 25, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000059469y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $655
Active - Class - 1
I observed in apt #1l newly installed gas stove with new gas flex connector attached and no filing as per dob's policy on file at time of inspection. work was 100% performed, obtain permit
Jun 7, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Wrk does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.contractor has completed all wrk on alt2 aplication#340353762 which mentions installation of gas fired air handur units in apar
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner;wrk noted:at the time of inspection i observed non-rigid duct wrk in airhandler unit in residential application,all wrk observed in apartments 3r and 2r,also 2
Feb 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner;no fire stopping perbc712.3;27-345.wrk noted:at the time of inspection i observed at cellar level,gas meter room fire stopping has been removed from the ceiling
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc;containing a material false statement applicant filed a false pwi appliction for alt2 job#340353762on line#26 stating "no" for owners certification regarding occupied ho
Feb 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.noted at cellar.level of building there are exposed electrical wiring and fixtures in boiler room.in add
Feb 2, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work after hours w/o variance per 28-105.12.5 noted @ 1st fl work in progress job#340353762-01-ew w/o variance on sunday.rem stop all after hours work
May 1, 2016 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a3650a50b. 50a flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50b check valve missing on feed water line.
Feb 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/bq9 bq9 new burnham gas boiler installed without permit
Apr 26, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. fire rated ceiling in bathroom in apartment at top of stairs at second floor. a 16 inch by 36 inch portion is missing leaving the wooden joist exposed. remedy: repair the ceiling
Sep 27, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintian : defect are : rotten wood joists and missing firestop ceiling at cellar under bathroom location for apartment # 1l floor. (2) support girder is now supported by screw jack at cellar rear. (
Jun 7, 2002 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.noted:cellar girdere are rotten corroded and also sagging at various location in cellar.remedy:maintain building
May 31, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain noted: entrance to building tile floor is sagging and also pulling away exterior front steps to building are cracked and broken stairway bet 2nd+3rd floor steps are loose
Sep 25, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
May 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Door/window
Door
May 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 1RBASE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1RANDB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1RANDB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 20, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 27, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2R
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
- 3219 / 3
- Assessed value
- $529,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328061, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 157 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 157 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 157 Wilson LLC.
Does 157 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 362 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 Wilson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Wilson 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.