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344 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03314-0045Map

Owner of record: Chee Ying Mui

344 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chee Ying Mui. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
129
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 129

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at fire escape winow at 3rd story balcony at building front

    Jun 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestbule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). improperly located and installed as per department regulations in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Mar 15, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass panes at door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall leading to the basement at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to room with fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of gas range at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage containers at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire resistent material at south wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling & all walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    May 3, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway

    Apr 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at building front

    Jul 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner installed at window at 3rd story balcony, stack at building front

    Jul 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, 2nd wall cabinet from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st fireplace from west at north wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Dec 16, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35103280n issued on 07/30/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Sep 26, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed ext.passage way.noted @ rear of premises fire escape drop ladder & landing are obstructed with excessive debris.rem:remove all obstruction.

    Jul 30, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36 - boiler installed w/permit 320333705. boiler operating w/o signoff.

    Mar 8, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 22, 2005 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 2

    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 (S3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3314 / 45
Assessed value
$512,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333938, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.

Questions about 344 Central Avenue

Who owns 344 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chee Ying Mui.

Does 344 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.

Is 344 Central 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 344 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 344 Central Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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