1255 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03293-0069Map
Owner of record: 1255 Broadway LLC
1255 Broadway is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1255 Broadway LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2023. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 134
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 155
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 · 134
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective that leads to basement in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story
Oct 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — False certification - 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 25, 2022 · Apt 4R
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit 2nd window from west at north in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle cover at scuttle opening at public hall, 4th story
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 4th story
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories at public hall
Mar 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor walkway area in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell at public hall, 4th story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling on all story public halls
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box made of paper at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of refuse rubbish at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the soffit at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant soffit at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 4th story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall, 4th story
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner units protruding beyond window sill ,on 4th and 3rd story balconies, at building front stack
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed in fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at south
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on all stories public hall
Aug 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window to fire escape, 1st window from west at north, in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector installed at more than 15 feet away from bedrom in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt lock a door with eye hook capable of receiving a padlock in the 5th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective key operated locking device without thumb turn ,at door , in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration air-shaft, used for light and ventilation, sealed and converted to a closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at fan light fixture near metal conduit at east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cable wires at 4th and 3rd story balconies ,building front at fire escape
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes aiconditioner unit at window to 3rd story balcony ,building front at fire escape
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing safety viewing glass at doors, vestibule and entrance, at public hall, 1st story
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing sagging and or sloping stair tread , 3rd from bottom, at 2nd story balcony, building front, at fire escape
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 30
- 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 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 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 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 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 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 - 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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg:4st+c on 1fl during insp obs@1fl fram/wood joist rotted/dmg &suppt by non engin sister joist&wood shor down to cellar slab all wrk has been done w/o pmt own eng pe eval whole bldg pe prov rpr plns for shor&perman rprs obt pmts lgl wrk n/l/than 3/15/19 shor wrk st 4/1/19 &comp by 4/8/19 perm rpr wrk st n/l/t 7/27/19 u/pmt&s/o n/l/t 12/27/19
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 3, 1998
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Failure to provide & accepted construction documents at the job at time of inspection. ref to dob records active permit alt-2 (322009526-01-ew-ot) was issued on 12/24/2019. however, observed approx 6 workers ac
Jan 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permits. ref to dob records active permit alt-2 (322009526-01-ew-ot) was issued on 12/24/2019. however, observed at time of inspection 1- no approved plans on site. the works (included electrical
Jan 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property by construction operations. observed approx 6 workers actively working in 1st floor & cellar not wearing hard hate. at cellar level, electric saw machine workers no
Jan 3, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35433202j issued on 09-10-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit. observed electrical work demo-removed fixtures,switches & outlets. installed temporary lighting from existing panel on ground floor. remedy: obtain permit. lift swo before work begin
Sep 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted premises is a 4 story mixed used bldg with rear yard to be an area of () having storage of kitchne equipment and misc construction material at varioud loca
Sep 10, 2019 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35362302l issued on 01/16/19 & to file a cert.of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain bld.in cod
Jul 15, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.observed newly installed wood 4 x 4 post installed in cellar as temporary shoring to support rotted floor beams supporting 1st floor.new posts install led in front and also central area ar
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed wood floor beams visible in cellar ceiling severely rotted and degraded in various locations in cellar.potential unstable structural condition pres
Jan 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defect noted at cellar level of above premises rotted and defective ceiling joist near rear observed also note rotted plywood decking at same location missing
Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
B4a/19b/38/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/36. 50a-safety or relief valve defective. 50b-no emergence switch outside of boiler room door. 50c-back flow preventor missing. 50d-remove hi limit control and steam guage from lo
Aug 30, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain the rotted and deteriated, rear, first floor beamsin that,the last beam has broken form the bearing wall. several other beams in this area are rotted. 2-no cieling fire protectopm throughout
Nov 15, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 16, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 4R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 4R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Mold
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 8,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,573 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3293 / 69
- Assessed value
- $972,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329710, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 1255 Broadway
Who owns 1255 Broadway?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1255 Broadway LLC.
Does 1255 Broadway have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.
Is 1255 Broadway 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 1255 Broadway built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1255 Broadway?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.