169 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03487-0015Map
Owner of record: Rodriguez, Joel A
169 Jamaica Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rodriguez, Joel A. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 13 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 39
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical outlets and at light fixture at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2FL
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.
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Civ14 mailed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt apt2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a hasp and eye capable of being locked at the gate at the building fornt yard
Jun 11, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 27, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 19, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: construction sheet rock and metal partition wall, creating a cellar center remedy: restore the cellar to prior legal condition
Dec 15, 1998
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation #35263401n issued on 10/03/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for work w/o a permit
May 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summon's/violation# 35263401n issued on 10/3/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/out permit. note @ cellar level erected
Mar 28, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained n summ/vio#35263401n issued on 10/03/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:work w/o permit at cellar level.rem:comply w/comm's order and/or f
Dec 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level,removed full partition from 3 sro's,sink from kitchen,toilet(2)from bathroom. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Dec 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35263400l issued on 10/03/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1and 1rcny 102-01.for changing from two
Nov 8, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling. as a dwelling from a 2 family to a 2 family plus 3 sro's in cellar w/community 3pc bathroom & kitchen sink w/microwave. noted bedding furniture,seperate locks on
Oct 3, 2017 · Penalty $47,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at cellar level 3 sros w/no secondary or primary means of egress noted egress from cellar totally obstructed. remedy: remove obstruction.
Oct 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at cellar level erected full height partitions creating 3 sros,2 toilets,1 shower,kitchen area w/sink & full plumbing & electrical service. no permits on file. remedy: obtain permits.
Oct 3, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records.class"a" apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms for living.kitchen fixtures w/gas stove & gas line present. 2 water closets, stall shower
Jul 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept records changed from b2 two family dwellingto an s.r.o. at 1st floor 5 individual rooms. at 2nd floor one family.remedy: immediately discontinue illegal use.
May 13, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction sheet rock and metal portition wall, creating a room at cellar center. remedy:restore the cellar to prior legal condition
Dec 15, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt APT2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt APT2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt ATTIC
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt KITCHE
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt KITCHE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt KITCHE
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt KITCHE
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CELLAR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CELLAR
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CELLAR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt KITCHE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2020 · Apt BOILER
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 28, 2020 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt ATTIC
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt FRONT
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 20, 2015 · Apt FRONT
Close - General
Floor
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Jul 1, 2011 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Jun 15, 2011 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3487 / 15
- Assessed value
- $57,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 169 Jamaica Avenue
Who owns 169 Jamaica Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rodriguez, Joel A.
Does 169 Jamaica Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 169 Jamaica 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 169 Jamaica Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 169 Jamaica Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.