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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

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • A

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe at boiler at boiler room

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at landing at public hall, 3rd story

    May 14, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Provide wire screens above and below skylight at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear. at fire escape

    Jun 4, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.