1521 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03386-0056Map
Owner of record: 1521 Jefferson Avenue Corp
1521 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1521 Jefferson Avenue Corp. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 54
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 60
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 54
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe at boiler at boiler room
Feb 25, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 25, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at landing at public hall, 3rd story
May 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an illegal push panic bar preventing re-entry back into public hall at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 18, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 30, 2023
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.
Nov 24, 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide wire screens above and below skylight at public hall bulkhead, roof
Aug 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall bulkhead, roof
Aug 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at north balcony at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at north at vent stacks, roof
Aug 6, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway. yard
Jun 4, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear. at fire escape
Jun 4, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches. in the entire apartment located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2001 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated locks, doors front and rear. in the entrance located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2001 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door closet. in the 1st bedroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2001 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain. bathtub and wash-basin. in the bathroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2001 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower-body, bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 2-r, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2001 · Apt 2-R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective-tenants name, smellie cynthia in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east door at west, east door frame at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east door frame at east, west window stool at west, east door at east in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east wall at south in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 2nd story rear balcony in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inadequate circuit breakers at electrical circuit breaker box at south wall foyer. in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east baseboard at south, east door frame at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east window stool at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. east radiator at south in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. north door at east in the entrance from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east door molding at west, east door at west in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall at north in the foyer from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. north baseboard at north, north cabinet door at north in the foyer from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. north window molding baseboard at east, north door molding at south in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from entrance door to building to 2nd story north apt# 2r in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at foyer in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice throughout apt. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum
Jan 27, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 3 sty north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
May 21, 1996 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Summons issued for failure to maintain due to cracks in the stucco veneer at the tope of the building at exposure #1, repair and/or replace
Apr 23, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 11, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,880 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3386 / 56
- Assessed value
- $647,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323554, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 1521 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 1521 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1521 Jefferson Avenue Corp.
Does 1521 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.
Is 1521 Jefferson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1521 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1521 Jefferson Avenue?
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.