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899 Bushwick Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03284-0008Map

Owner of record: Melvyn Trepper

899 Bushwick Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Melvyn Trepper. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2025. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
55

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 16, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 17 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of table and chairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony, 1st from east at north at fire escape, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony, 1st from east at north at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd and 2nd story balcony building rear at fire escape

    Dec 29, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 7th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 7th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at closet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood floor material, 6 bags of cerment & sheet rock at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door from west at north wall, 2nd door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 2nd door frame from south at west wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof at bulkhead

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide plain glass at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at the 2nd story balcony building front at fire escape

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bikes at bulkhead

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Sep 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls west room 4 sty south apt 4c er1 94026788. , section '' ''

    Sep 21, 1999 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint all walls east room 4 sty south apt 4c er1 94026788. , section '' ''

    Sep 21, 1999 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    50/b4a boiler door not fire proof

    Feb 23, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 3, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 17, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt 4E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
12,000 ft²
Lot area
4,625 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3284 / 8
Assessed value
$432,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #342249, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 899 Bushwick Avenue

Who owns 899 Bushwick Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melvyn Trepper.

Does 899 Bushwick Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 899 Bushwick Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 899 Bushwick Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 899 Bushwick Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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