1285 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03383-0044Map
Owner of record: Jefferson Capital LLC
1285 Jefferson Avenue is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jefferson Capital LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 18 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 24
- 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
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 1, 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.
Jun 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof ceiling at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections 2 wash basin, 2 water closet, 2 bath tub, 1 kitchen sink at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 1st room from north to east at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 2nd room from north to east at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 4th room from north to east at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 5fth room from north to east at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at cellar
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, bath tub and kitchen sink at cellar
Jun 20, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 5 square feet at ceiling in the basement
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the basement
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at basement
Jun 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. unlawful gas stove and kitchen sink present. also full ba
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. partitions erected creating 4 single room occupancy's for illegal use of living at basement. full kitchen present competed with
Jun 20, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt UNIT1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Nov 16, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,679 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3383 / 44
- Assessed value
- $135,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817166, last renewed Oct 10, 2019.
Questions about 1285 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 1285 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jefferson Capital LLC.
Does 1285 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 1285 Jefferson 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 1285 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1285 Jefferson Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.