247 St Nicholas Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03312-0007Map
Owner of record: Nelso Velez
247 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nelso Velez. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on April 15, 2026. 20 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 29
- IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. apts 1,2,3,cellar under vacate#260639
Apr 15, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary plywood seal-up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections to sink, water-closet, shower-stall and wash basin at illegal class ''a'' apt. created at cellar
Apr 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panes at skylight at roof over public hall stairs
Apr 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary plywood seal-up to all accessible openings due to recent fire in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 29, 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 - 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 14, 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.
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.
Nov 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 8, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty apt 3 southeast room. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint peeling lead paint ceiling & walls 3 sty apt 3 southeast room gibbs no phone er1. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at closet wall 3 sty apt 3 private hall. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & woodwork 3 sty apt 3 bathroom. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes 3 sty apt 3 thru out. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty apt 3 solas. , section '' ''
Oct 19, 1989 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty east apt 2 gonzalez. , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Jan 6, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''
Dec 5, 1985 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $10 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3312 / 7
- Assessed value
- $61,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360010, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.
Questions about 247 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 247 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nelso Velez.
Does 247 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 St Nicholas Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.