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249 Wilson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03277-0004Map

Owner of record: But Why Corp

249 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is But Why Corp. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
32

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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 · 4

  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor , in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Nov 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348190 vio#090925pi30403tc dated 9/9/25 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 10/9/25 &start bldg repairs under permit by 11/9/25&compl/signed off by 12/8/25 as of 10/29/25 a cap&evidence of compl work was not rec'd immed comply w/commissioner's order#348190 vio#090925pi30403tc

    Oct 29, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd missing bricks and spalling masonry throughout exp2. owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval the entire bldg and to submit a corrective action plan by 10/9/25 adressing all conditions w/plan,photos recommending a time frame & repairs t/be compl. bldg to be repaired under permit start 11/9/25

    Sep 9, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for vio# 35718776h, file a certificate of correction

    Jul 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. dob-ftc #102925pi30406tc, dob-control #347971, dated 10/29/2025. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.

    Dec 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000040236n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a permit sheetrock partition erected forming 4 sleeping cubides for physical culture establishment 1 bedrm in each cubic occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept record from use group 6 stov

    May 21, 1999 · Penalty $1,300

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 20, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2010 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 25, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 23, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 25, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 4, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Aug 12, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2003 · Apt 2FL

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,900 ft²
Lot area
2,373 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3277 / 4
Assessed value
$524,250
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 249 Wilson Avenue

Who owns 249 Wilson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is But Why Corp.

Does 249 Wilson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 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 249 Wilson Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 Wilson Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

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