1261 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03383-0055Map
Owner of record: Antonio Martinez
1261 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Antonio Martinez. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 25 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 37
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 23, 2023
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 12/0046 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 12/0045 in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Oct 18, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
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- IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 12/0046 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 18, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jun 26, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable device with capability to be pad locked at iron door at building entrance , 1st story
Oct 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 1st story, apartment
Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apartment in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door lock at west door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets cold and hot water at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
May 7, 1982
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 20, 2012 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Locks
Oct 22, 2009 · Apt BUILD
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,679 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3383 / 55
- Assessed value
- $133,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339978, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 1261 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 1261 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Antonio Martinez.
Does 1261 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1261 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 1261 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1261 Jefferson 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.