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
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 · 73
- BHazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 27, 2023
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 14, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 22, 2018
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 30, 2017
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 16, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Aug 3, 2011
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - 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 2b, 2nd story
Jan 11, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2b cornell. , section '' ''
Oct 17, 1988 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to 2 sty east apt 2a. located at apt 2a
Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys public hall.
Oct 3, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balcony rear.
Oct 3, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a
Oct 3, 1988 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty east apt 1a.
Oct 3, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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¬ify [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
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.