1517 Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03386-0058Map
Owner of record: Refuge And Rest Management LLC
1517 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 Refuge And Rest Management LLC. HPD has recorded 68 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 68
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 43
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 · 68
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead
May 6, 2026
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 1L
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture iron shelf with household items in front of secondary exit at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance at fire escape window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated chain lock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, south wall, east wall, north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 deg f, temperature found 176 deg f in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north, south, west and east walls and ceiling, total 20 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) north wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) north wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2018 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3R3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3R3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 26, 2018 · Apt 3R3L
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
- 5,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3386 / 58
- Assessed value
- $629,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345433, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 1517 Jefferson Avenue
Who owns 1517 Jefferson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Refuge And Rest Management LLC.
Does 1517 Jefferson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 68 housing violations at this property.
Is 1517 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 1517 Jefferson Avenue built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1517 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.