274 St Nicholas Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03320-0032Map
Owner of record: Chen, Yan Feng
274 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Yan Feng. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2023. 6 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 16
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jan 15, 2023
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.
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
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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.
Oct 19, 2018
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 29, 2017
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Sec 28-104.2.2 misc viol: inadequate details on approved plans for structural support of relocated/new stairs. noted: work ongoing under alt2 320164709. stairs from cellar to roof relocated approx 4 ft. structu
Jun 29, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans @ jobsite @ time of insp noted:@ time of insp contractor failed to provide approved plans @ time of insp.stop all work call 212-442-1544 for reinspection.job#320164709
Jun 17, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc714.1(misc)failure to provide required firerating on structural members or assemblies noted:contractor removed fire rating rating from 1stflr ceiling.exposing 2nd flr occupied apt to possible fire.this requir
Jun 17, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
(misc)bc3301.2/27-1009afailure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations:noted @ time of inspecrion excessive combustible debris on 1st & 3flr job#320164709.rem:safeguard public
Jun 17, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 123
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 22, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3320 / 32
- Assessed value
- $61,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332083, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.
Questions about 274 St Nicholas Avenue
Who owns 274 St Nicholas Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Yan Feng.
Does 274 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 274 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 274 St Nicholas Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 274 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.