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1396 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03392-0021Map

Owner of record: Cuevas, Melissa

1396 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cuevas, Melissa. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
3 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 29

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bird cages with birds and garbage bags in the bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at the 1st story public hall

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at the 1st story public hall

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at the 1st story public hall

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 11, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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.

    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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    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 = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level full partition wall erected creating a class a apt with kitchen w/gas stove, 3 pc bathroom living room and 2 bedrooms. full plumbing and electrical services noted remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 14, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms respondent failed to correct the conditions cite in no#34831633z for illegal work at 2nd & 3rd floors rem: comply w/ comms order

    Mar 11, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio#34831633z for work w/o permit @ 2 & 3 flrs.installed plumbing & partitions.no record of correction.rem:comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.

    Jan 26, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failrue to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio#34831633z for work w/o permit.installed partitions,4rooms & 3pec bath @ 2 & 3 flr.no record of correction.comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.

    Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a certificate of correction for vio #34831633z. remedyfile cert of correction.

    Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #348316337 for work w/permit @ basement installed 4 rms w/full ht partitions & 3pc bath & alterations at 2nd & 3rd fl. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/c

    Jun 28, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at basement level erected full height partitions creating 4 rooms, installed water & waste lines for a 3 pc bath at 2nd & 3rd flr erected full height partitions creating 7 rooms

    Feb 16, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. dob records indicate premises to be legally approved # of families. dob records indicate premises to be legally

    Feb 16, 2010 · Penalty $1,450

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted : erected interior partition creating room's in cellar remedy : obtian permit

    Feb 22, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that of the department of buildings records. department of buildings records indicates that cellar to be used for storage and boiler room, cellar now converted to a class a apartment

    Aug 14, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level full partition wallserected creating a class apartment with gas stove, three piece bathroom, living room and two bedrooms. full plumbing and electrical services

    Aug 14, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department records indicates residence is legally approved for three families. residence now altere

    Aug 14, 1999 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,400 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3392 / 21
Assessed value
$484,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331728, last renewed Sep 10, 2019.

Questions about 1396 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 1396 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cuevas, Melissa.

Does 1396 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 1396 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 1396 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1396 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.