454 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03368-0032Map
Owner of record: Elite Central LLC
454 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Elite Central LLC. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on December 31, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 138
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 202
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 · 138
- ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear at fire escape
Dec 31, 2025
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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at 1st and 2nd story stairs. at public hall
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at entrance to boiler room. at public hall
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding sheetrock material at south and west wall at cockloft. at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding sheetrock material at ceiling at all stories at public hall
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings at all stories. at public hall
Jul 14, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply to entire building
Jul 12, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on the door at the building entrance , 1st story
Jul 4, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe at the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal wire tapping, (extension cord connected from building #452 to apt. #1r in bldg., #454). in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no elec. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock.
Jun 21, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 2nd and 3rd story.public hall.
Jun 21, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall
Jun 21, 2007
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
Jun 21, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose elec. wires front entrance. , 1st story
Jun 21, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at apt. 2r 2nd story. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape
Jun 19, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing loose tread 5 down from 3rd. story at fire escape
Jun 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply all stories at public hall
Jun 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door
Jun 18, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply all stories at public hall
Jun 18, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
May 25, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2007 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Mar 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Feb 26, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 7, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Apr 16, 2010
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Aug 29, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 14, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping in that in rear yard. there is a large accomulation of rubbish & debris consisting of combustable material,wood,cardboard also interior has accumulation of debris on fl
Jul 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans at job site at time of inspection. remedy: stop all work. provide plans.
Jul 2, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner.at time of inspection observed 3-story attached vacant building in a severe state of disrepair.building is structurally compromised cracked & deflected wooden
Mar 5, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at the time of my inspection i observed a 3 story building appears to be abandoned & the door left open to the public creating a
Oct 3, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34927960m.rem:file cert of correction.
Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain observed parapet wall cracking, leaning inward, also cracking of brick work above first floor windows. remedy-maintain building.
Nov 16, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall note:parapet is displaced & leaning inward w/cracking of brickwall.rewm:maintain bldg wall
Sep 7, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for nov #34914399n issued on 6.13.11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. faiure to maintain bldg's wall. remedy: file a c/c
Jul 30, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls noted displaced brickwork w/ mortar missing at parapet which is leaning inwards rem: maintain & repair defect
Jun 13, 2011 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file cert of correction for vios 34895461y 34744099m rem: file cert of correction
Jun 13, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at front of premises, at parapit level, defects to bricks loose & leaning inward towards roof/out of plumb approx 6". also,
Apr 9, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenance.noted:3 story framed bldg in disrepair bldg leaning out of position with a gap ranging approx. 11' at top to 3/8" at ground flr.remedy:provide enginers report as
Apr 28, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: 3 story woodframe bldg is in disrepair w/ structure leaning out of position - w/ a10" gap separation @ the top w/ bldg to the north & 3" gap between bld
Oct 3, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with dob for violation 34579006h (created class "a" apts at 1st,2nd & 3rd flr w/o permit). remedy: file certificate of correction.
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted defect 3 sty wood frame mix use bldg is out of plumb in that there exist 2-3in lean unto adjacent bldg 452 central ave also noted parapet is out of plumb and leaning
Apr 29, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct vio 345923532 for failure to correct prior vio 34555555y ( work w/o a permit) no record of correction in bldg dept bldg records remedy: correct
Feb 4, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. c of o #214146 indicates that residence is a legal 2 family & 1 store; residence now converted for occupancy by 4 families.
Sep 13, 2007 · Penalty $11,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the condition of nov #34555555y issued on 12/29/06. work noted: 1st fl store converted to 2 class a apts by erecting partitions in sub-dividing the fl
Sep 13, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for more than the legally approved number of families.noted:dob records indicate residence to be a 2 family w/store on 1fl.now the 3fl is occupied illegally for 2 class "a"apts,2fl illegally
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $20,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.noted:erected partitions at 3fl,2,1fl creating 2 class "a" apts w/3pc bathroom & kitchens & gas stove.remedy:obtain a permit.
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress.noted:apt 2f on 2 floor & 3f on 3floor do not have access to fire escape at rear of bldg creating a hazardous condition for residents,fireman & emergency respondent
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defect noted:brick parapet at 3fl is leaning toward roof.remedy:repair defect noted.
Jun 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.1st floor turn a class apt 3 pcs bathroom full kitchen bedroom 2nd floor 1 apt 3rd floor 1 apt 1st floor erected interior wall partition creating 2 class a apt full kitchen w/ gas stove 3 pc
May 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. c of o#214146 5/24/76states 1st store 2 floor 1 family 3rd floor 1 fami ly noted:2 a class apt at floor 1st floor 2)floor 2 apts 3)floor 2 apt
May 29, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records. 1 sty apt sub-divided into 2 class "a" apts fixtures present & partitions erected creating rms thru-out. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
May 25, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 345555554 in that the 1 flr store has been converted into 2 class a apts w/o permits. the store front has been remov
Apr 19, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted : partitions erected converting store @ 1st fl into 2 dwelling units, 2nd fl, 3rd fl subdivided into 2 dwelling units each. plumbing lines run for additional kitchen sink/gas stove
Dec 29, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. noted : c of o # 214146 issed 05/24/76 states occupacny as store @ 1st fl 1 - dwelling unit each @ 2nd & 3rd fls. premises
Dec 29, 2006 · Penalty $20,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall - hazardous. defect noted: vertical seperation of brick and bulging of exterior facade, and unkeyed mortar joints at various areas. defect size: vertical crack is
Nov 29, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: bricks are bulging and mortar lines are loose and cracking in a section of the front facade of the building approx. 20'ft long and 20"inch high from the roof
Nov 19, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 22, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jun 20, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 24, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
May 11, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3368 / 32
- Assessed value
- $99,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #826267, last renewed Dec 18, 2025.
Questions about 454 Central Avenue
Who owns 454 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Elite Central LLC.
Does 454 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.
Is 454 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 454 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 454 Central 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.