253 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03277-0002Map
Owner of record: 253 Wilson LLC
253 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 253 Wilson LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 15 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 22
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 · 33
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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.
Mar 27, 2023
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 - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Apr 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Apr 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Jan 21, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 6 sq ft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures : outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
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 100 watts minimum reqiured (light fixtures present)
May 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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 — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mail boxes at 1st sty. public hall also on door to boiler room. at cellar, 1st story
Nov 12, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room is locked at cellar, 1st story
Nov 12, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 3l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2010 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2010 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 100 watts light is not on.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 13, 2001 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector - defective tenant carmen jimenez in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at north
Dec 13, 2001 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- 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
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
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,125 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3277 / 2
- Assessed value
- $529,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321261, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 253 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 253 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253 Wilson LLC.
Does 253 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 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 253 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 Wilson 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.