247 Wilson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03277-0005Map
Owner of record: But Why Corp
247 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is But Why Corp. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2025. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 72
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 72
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story, section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolts capable of padlock at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story, section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance , 1st story, section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance , 1st story, section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''1366myrtle''
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 17, 2023
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
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.
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2023
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
Aug 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 1 baluster at handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
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 public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
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 , at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the unlawful keeping of pigeons in coup on roof
Aug 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape window. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 4, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at apartment entrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 16, 2015
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing coping west wall at roof
Jul 28, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof
Jul 28, 2014
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing dumbwaiter bulkhead at roof center
Jul 28, 2014
Open — Not complied with - 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
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 16, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at the ceiling at public hall
Aug 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall
Aug 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - 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 public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2000
Open — Not complied with
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 - 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000071315n0001 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 - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed in cellar 3/4 gas line from 2nd fl apt is supported w/ the use of band iron.as per fuel gas code(407),the code does not list band iron. remedy:rem
Oct 13, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. ref to dob records permit#340462699-01-ew-ot exp on 6-23-18 for working 2nd fl apt only. however observed in 3rd fl apt full renovation w/o permit observed removed all dry wall ceiling,kitchen,
May 8, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: file required applicaton and obtain a permit or restore to legal.
Nov 30, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 18, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt FLR2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,230 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,820 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3277 / 5
- Assessed value
- $79,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #371381, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 247 Wilson Avenue
Who owns 247 Wilson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is But Why Corp.
Does 247 Wilson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 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 247 Wilson Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 Wilson Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.