219 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03255-0001Map
Owner of record: Ar Central Properties LLC
219 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ar Central Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 322
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 · 31
- 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
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to basement locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 29, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve handle at radiator in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrances located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof material at all walls at all stys. at public hall
Nov 13, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireproof material at scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 13, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at east 1 radiator valve in the 5th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at 2 story roof extension
Sep 7, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster at walls all stories at public hall
Sep 7, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters (2) at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 21, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective ,, in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2010 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 17, 2010 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at south
Jul 17, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 17, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm 3 stry+cell wood frame mix use bldg in disrepair.sw displaced part is not support on found wall.shoring was install is not engr&question cracks&signs of movement found at 2ndfl finish.int stair lean.parapet of sw lean.remedy:own engage lic pe&cont'r eval&rpr defects.file for perm for rpr wrk no later 4/20/18.start wrk no later than 4/27/18
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 24, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:failure to comply with law for drawing system per pc 702.1;27-911 at time of inspection at the above address water from raw gutteer improperly drawing onto
Jul 24, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35323232n issued on 04-03-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
May 17, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35331021n issued on 06/23/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain buil
Oct 29, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue#35331021n issued 6-23-18;for failure to maintain bldg walls orappurtenance. at the time of inspection & observed at exp#4 exterior wall is bulging rofted & masonry chimnet is weakeb/unsuportiung/defecti
Aug 2, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Reissue vio#35332052k failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Jun 23, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35323232n issued on 04/03/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit of exp#4.
Jun 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. noted: bldg in disrepair exp#4 wall defective bulging rotted & unsupportive missing stucco. remedy: maintain exterior walls.
May 15, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
B154-36,4a,15,16,19b,24b,32a,34b,38,50a. b154-36 found williamson gasfired boiler not registered 50a-steam main not up to manufacturers specks; b-wrong flue pipe material; c-wrong water pipe material;d-no lig
Apr 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
B101 found williamson gas fired boiler installed w/o permit. obtain proper permit and submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 4, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at exterior wall,exp#4 along stanhope street,removing plywood & styrofoam bulging wall,installed shoring at cellar & inside store at 1st sty. no means & methods drawings present for
Apr 3, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall. noted: @ exp#4 the exterior wall is defective,bulging rotted & unsupportive the masonry chimney inside the wall is defective cracked partially collapsed @ cellar level the 1st fl
Apr 3, 2018 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that at 1st fl level. ceiling at rear of commercial space is defective sections have fallen and remaining section has water damage & is not properly secured. re
Nov 11, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner: installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3;27-902 observe in apt 2l gas pipe to stove not properly supported;flexible gas connec
Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the condition of nov #34518660n. partitions erected in the cellar creating rooms. plumbing lines also run & connected to an illegal 3 pc bathroom. no
Oct 13, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34560512k in that partition walls have been erected in the cellar creating rooms w/o permit.plumbing lines also
Jun 13, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 34518660n in that partition walls have been erected in the cellar creating rooms & a 3 pc bathroom w/o permit
Feb 3, 2007 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the viol condition of ecb #34518660n in that a "class a" apt has been created in the cellar w/o permit(s). no access was gained to the cellar but to
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.note:due to leaking roof rain water has damaged the ceiling on the 3rd fl south apartment said ceiling is now bulging & is showing signs of collapse.also an opening of approx 3 x 3 was obser
Sep 27, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note: due to leaking roof rain water has damaged the ceiling of the 3rd fl south apt. said ceiling is now bulging & is showing signs of collapse. also, an opening of approx 36"x 3" was
Sep 27, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-hazadorous.noted:in the cellar/rear west corner wooden beams were rotten & saging in an area approx. 10ft x 10ft. remedy:maintain bldg
May 19, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than legally approved number of families.noted:cofo# 110230 indicates regular cellar incontrary there was a apt created there (2 rms & 3pc bthr)
May 19, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit-haz. noted: in the cellar/front a apt. was created (2 rms & 1 3 pc bathrm) w/ full partitions walls/doors/elec/plumbing installations. the apt was approx. 15ft x 15ft x 7ft high.
May 19, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 19, 2012 · 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
- 3,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3255 / 1
- Assessed value
- $504,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #371024, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 219 Central Avenue
Who owns 219 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ar Central Properties LLC.
Does 219 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 219 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 219 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 219 Central 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.