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255 Wilson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03277-0001Map

Owner of record: 255 Wilson Avenue Realty Corp

255 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 255 Wilson Avenue Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on December 14, 2025. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 14, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 73

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Dec 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing defective, bent at lower part of drop ladder at south fire escape at building front at fire escape

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at sub-panel in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at south-2 window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • I

    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 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Aug 3, 2011

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin excessive amount of bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock on door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 22, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ms . elba in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Mar 8, 2001 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2b cornell. , section '' ''

    Oct 17, 1988 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty east apt 1a june. located at apt 1a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing switch plate cover 2 sty east apt 2a foyer. located at apt 2a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to 2 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceiling 1 sty east apt 1a east room thiery no phone. located at apt 1a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 sty east apt 2a foyer rosado 443 8424. located at apt 2a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line east yard.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balcony rear.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob entrance 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty east apt 1a.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty west apt 2b southeast room. located at apt 2b

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover to electrical wall switch 3 sty east apt 3a kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall 3 sty east apt 3a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water supply pipe shut off valve 3 sty east apt 3a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty east apt 3a bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty east apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door 3 sty east apt 3a. , section '' ''

    Sep 29, 1987 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348188 vio#090925pi30401tc dated 09/09/25 requiring owner to start bldg repairs under permit. as of today 10/31/25 there are no jobs filed in bis or dobnow to repair the bldg. immed comply w/commissioner's order control#348188 to repair bldg under permit

    Oct 31, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in code compliant manner-obsvd spalling bricks @ exp1 under 2nd stroy windows. cracked masonry above door on harman st. owner to immed retain nyspe to eval the entire bldg determine struct stab and prepare/file dwgs. repair bldg under permit start work by 10/9/25 compl/sign off work&notify [email protected] by 11/9/25

    Sep 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit work noted:wood framed with plywood covered roofshed erected in reary yard approx.12'x 12'.rem:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Dec 3, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34986458r issued on 8.20.12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. (fine paid no c/c filed) remedy: file a c/c.

    Jan 31, 2013 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34986458r issued on 8/20/12. for failure to provide unobstructed passageway. new 1 story garage constructed under rear fire escape.

    Dec 19, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34986459z issued on 10/11/12. for work w/o a permit. erectio of 1 story wood/metal frame garage under fire escape at rear.

    Dec 19, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: new 1 story garage constructed under rear fire escape obstructing 2nd means of egressfrom 2nd & 3rd fl apts creating a hazardious condition. rear fire esca

    Oct 11, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. note: 1 story wood & metal garage approx 14'x 25'ft constructed under fire escape at rear of bldg,obstructing 2nd means of egress. matal framing at 3 sides of structure & 2x6 wood roof erected

    Oct 11, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 28, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 11, 2007 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 14, 2006 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 31, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2006 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 21, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 14, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,100 ft²
Lot area
2,125 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3277 / 1
Assessed value
$685,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350350, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 255 Wilson Avenue

Who owns 255 Wilson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 255 Wilson Avenue Realty Corp.

Does 255 Wilson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 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 255 Wilson Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 Wilson Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.