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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 68

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead

    May 6, 2026

    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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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
5,712 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.