168 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03234-0031Map
Owner of record: Wilson Capital LLC
168 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wilson Capital LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2025. 1 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 27
- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building rear at fire escape
Aug 20, 2025
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at wood baseboard, north and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood baseboard at north and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx. 1 sq ft.) on wood baseboard at north and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13812674 issued 14-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx. 1 sq ft.) on wood baseboard at north and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose bannister from 1st story to intermediate landing at public hall
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Section 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires north wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires south wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 15, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 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 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway
May 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 the dropped ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall, wainscotting at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide wire screen above & below public hall skylight to roof.
Sep 2, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
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
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 - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Apr 20, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work without permit:noted:at 1st floor level cut out was created in floor at rear apt 1b with staircase installed connecting to cellar.remedy:obtain permit.
Aug 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldgs department records.bldg dept records indicate cellar as ordinary use.at time of inspection observed cellar being used as music room w/drumset,guitar,ke
Aug 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Bc1704.1.1 failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance & prior to start of work under special inspection requirement.@ the time of inspection the tr1 on file have n
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations @ the time of inspection the scaffold was not full plack & there was no netting @ the both side to protect the adjoining property.
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @ job site @ the time of inspection.@ the time of inspection the structural plan & demo plan was not on site.rem:provide plan
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3304.4.3 failure to provide an adequate construction fence.inadequacies noted @ the time of inspection the gate on the fence swing out to the public.rem:swing gate inwards
May 13, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Plumbing
Sewer
May 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 10, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 11, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,825 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3234 / 31
- Assessed value
- $535,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351930, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 168 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 168 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson Capital LLC.
Does 168 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 168 Wilson 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 168 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168 Wilson Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.