285 Cornelia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03377-0043Map
Owner of record: 285 Cornelia Realty, LLC
285 Cornelia Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 285 Cornelia Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 297
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 52
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Sep 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead
Apr 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2009.2 failure to distribute and post safe construction bill of rights and/or notice of the tenant protection plan. such notices shall remain posted until the completion of the described permitted work.
Jan 28, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate number 173642 1st story 1st apartment 1l
Aug 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate number 173642 1st story 1st apartment 1r
Aug 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at washbasin, tub and watercloset in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood studing for errecting wall for rooms at cellar in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 9, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection observed full height partition walls erected creating 2 rooms plumbing roughtlrta for shower, sink, toilet.cut out at floor in apt 1l wood staircase installed connecti
Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances(exterior)note observed at the time of inspection a section of front fence was missing allowing access to cellar entrance and being used to dump garbage and ot
Sep 5, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/25a/25b/34b/50a/36/.50a-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.
May 23, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Piping and or equipment installed improperly basement new gas meter bar and new gas line feeding two not water heater in boiler room new gasmeter bar is being tapped off existing gas meter meter with a gas fle
Jul 15, 2005 · Penalty $700
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 8, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,372 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,633 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3377 / 43
- Assessed value
- $591,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346402, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 285 Cornelia Street
Who owns 285 Cornelia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 285 Cornelia Realty, LLC.
Does 285 Cornelia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 285 Cornelia Street 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 285 Cornelia Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 285 Cornelia Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.