855 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03264-0001Map
Owner of record: Ref Prot Dutch Ch So
855 Bushwick Avenue is a religious facility built in 1852 in Brooklyn, 11221. The owner of record is Ref Prot Dutch Ch So. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
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HPD housing violations · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 18
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Fully demolish the building. grade & fence site. coordinate all work with fdny battalion 37 (718-465-8300) and fire marshals (718-492-1880) to assist with searches/recovery and investigations
Jun 24, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order #350713 (062226feu30401kr) dated 6/22/2026 requiring ownership to retain a nyspe,demo-endorsed contractor,&asbestos cntrctr to fully demo the bldg in coordination w/ fdny&fre mrshls.as of 6/24/26,ownrship has not retaind a full demo team,incldng demo endrsd&absestos cntrctr,&no demo wrk has startd
Jun 24, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order.the bldg sustaind severe fire due to fire on/arnd 6/19/26.approx 60& of sanctuary roof cllpsd&open w/unbrcd ex1,2,4 sanctuary walls.the remaining sanct roof was fire dmgd.immediately comply with commissioner's order #350713 (062226feu30401kr)dated 6/22/2026
Jun 22, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection observed steeple/roof of the church has collapsed, windows and doors out and open to the elements along with charring to structural members throughout,remaining walls in danger of further collapse due to fire.
Jun 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed church steeple leaning , overhangs on exposure 2+4 have openings in soffit and fascia hangs loose and in danger of falling.
Sep 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
At the time of inspection observed the steeple at roof level of church is leaning approximately 2 feet towards the rear of the building
Mar 5, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
Noted: observed exposure 2 (left) with missing roofing, soffits, has large holes and an area that has partially collapsed. all exposures have missing gutters, and wood trim with deterioration, spalling and hole
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed gas piping from gas meter throughout basement celling for heating equipment and commercial gas stove and no permits on file at time of inspection... work was performed 100%, obtain all permits
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in cellar boiler room water heater installed with improper back pitched vent exhaust pipe is not code compliant as per ac 41-01, repair and/or replace
Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted observed throughout the building at all exposures.there are holes at soffit missing shingles.also the steeple has holes and is leaning to the right.reme
May 26, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. bldg walls on appurtances. noted: premises is 2 sty house of worshiped w/defects,missing areas of singles,wood deteriorating. openings allowing vermoi & elemen
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.entire exterior of building in a general state of disrepair.wooden soffits and cornices are broken.steeple is leaning.missing bricks in various places throu
Mar 23, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: all exposures has spalling paint,trims & soffits missing. remedy: comply w/code.
Jan 21, 2021 · Penalty $780
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. the entire building is in a general state of disrepair. wooden soffits are broken. steeple is leaning. this has been anongoing issue for years. remedy: maintain in code-compliant manner
Jan 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,563
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection,observed at exposures 1,2 & 4;spalling paint,sections w/the wood trim,so{fhf} & gutters missing.the steeple also has wood swingles.
Oct 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance noted:premises is two story house of worship with defects noted at various locations suchas missing shingles off of leaning steeple stem so felts decrepit cond
Sep 8, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances. at exp#1,2&4wood soffits(install)of disrepair. also steeple defective & missing wood shingles at various locations,gutters missing & defective at variou
Jul 11, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurt. noted: rotten wood at front cornice,& missing sections & rotted wood at base of steeple. (bldg appears vacant/not in use) remedy: maintain & make repairs.
Jun 10, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior wall.@ front of church staple in disrepair,portion of staple facade broken off missing front cornice in disrepair/need of maintenace.rem:immedialtely make safe.make repairs as
Apr 18, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. noted: wood work and cornice at roof area rotten and in disrepair. decorative wood work above roof and louver at base of church steeple rotten & 1 window missing
Apr 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:church steep/ehas 3 tides damage @ 1st front right side of tier is causing steeple to lean. this is posing a hazard to pedestrians around or near the stru
Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Religious facility (M1)
- Year built
- 1852
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 13,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,450 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3264 / 1
- Assessed value
- $632,700
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
Questions about 855 Bushwick Avenue
Who owns 855 Bushwick Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ref Prot Dutch Ch So.
Does 855 Bushwick Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 855 Bushwick 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 855 Bushwick Avenue built?
City records list 1852 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.