261 Wyckoff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03311-0001Map

261 Wyckoff Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hsieh, Henry. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 10
DOB violations: 8
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 6, 2026

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 · 10

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.
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 12, 2024
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.
Mar 27, 2023
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.
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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

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 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Dec 18, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner : at time of inspection of a 3 story building facade observed at expo. # 1 and 4 missing siding at several places and expo. # 3 at 3rd floor level window a/
Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
B254,50,50a. 50-storage and debris in boiler room; 50a-many large brown bugs in boiler rom.
Apr 9, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments for alt ii application #302194435 noted: 1-plans states to extend fire escape, entire new fire escape installed no details sho
May 5, 2009
Resolve
Non-hazardous
32. boiler room exessive south chimney need to be clean out.
Dec 18, 1991
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: installed a walkin refrigeration system about 8'-0" high, 10'-0" wide 8'-o" deep. built a mezz. floor block up two windows with plywood. new plumbing and electrical work.
May 14, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Unknown
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection work in progress. remedy: provide approved plans for inspection at premises at all times.
May 14, 1991 · Penalty $55
Resolve

Complaints

Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 3R
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 (S4)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 4,125 ft²
Lot area: 2,462 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 304
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3311 / 1
Assessed value: $374,850
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #360415, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 261 Wyckoff Avenue

Who owns 261 Wyckoff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hsieh, Henry.

Does 261 Wyckoff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Wyckoff 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 261 Wyckoff Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Wyckoff Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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