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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.