242 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03265-0040Map
Owner of record: Peoples Homes LLC
242 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Peoples Homes LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 72
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 · 86
- IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. vacate # 261087
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up to all accesable openings throughout
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling on all stories at public hall
Aug 15, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling throughout located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide plywood to seal all accesible openings from public
Aug 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at skylight window at public hall , 3rd story
Jul 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at south at fire escape
Jul 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes bicycles and strollers at public hall, 1st story
Jul 31, 2023
Open — 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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plates at north and south upper rail at 3rd story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at east
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plates at north and south upper rail at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at east
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at window sill front of building at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition at window sill front of building at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 24, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling approx 1 s.q ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jul 24, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed on the fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r upper level, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r upper level, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling and recessed wall at west near stairs in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Dob summons issued for structure rendered non compliant due to extensive fire, smoke and water damage throughout along with holes in the roof.
Aug 14, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 3, 2002
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted:at time of inspection erected steel deck w/ vertical steel support at 3rd sty level at bldg rear,extended rear garageroof attached to rear bldg. also installed metal railing at roof of ga
Sep 22, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permits.noted:at expo#1 top flr installed(4)windows at top floor,also installed fire escape to top floor at expo#1.plans under application#321062210 ewot do not reflect work for windows and fire
Feb 21, 2018 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted approx 16ft section of parapet missing at front of 1 garage severe stress cracks at parapet above lintel and at side adjacent to 96 stanhope st parapet is out of plumb and leani
Sep 30, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failing to maintain blvd hazardous defects entire parapet north wall is out of plumb titled background and has position of 8 high and 7 wide brick wall between garage and adjoining structure cause loose titled
May 23, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects noted : parapet wall above garage is cracked at various location stagging inward also pulling away remedy : maintain exterior building wall make safe immediate
Sep 23, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Outside building
Skylight
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 28, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3265 / 40
- Assessed value
- $568,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #361430, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 242 Central Avenue
Who owns 242 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Peoples Homes LLC.
Does 242 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 Central Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.