1596 East New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03489-0001Map

1596 East New York Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1954 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 815 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2013.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 160
ECB violations: 121
HPD complaints: 10

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Oct 31, 2013

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 · 5

BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at east wall / 10 square feet / in the private hallway located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at south and east walls / 40 square feet / in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at south and east walls in closet / 10 square feet/ in the private hallway located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2013 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 160

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 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
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 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.as noted at time of inspection,observed on exp1,2,3&4 elevations step cracks and damag ed mortar joings at parapet and on 13th fl lintels.ac inadequately sup ported on several floors and exp3 east elev loose safety grill on 13th fl.damaged mortar beneath 13th fl window.remedy:repair or replace
Jun 3, 2025
Dob violation - active
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - active

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Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active
Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Nycha cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Oct 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Nycha unsafe cycle 8 report filed
Feb 20, 2020
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active
Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Jun 24, 2019
Dob violation - active
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 121

Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection i observed a broken glass window at exposure #1 west elevation appx 2nd floor. remedy: maintain exterior building and
Sep 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. noted:at time of inspection i observed broken/cracked window glass at exposure #1 south elevation appx 2nd floor. remedy: maintain exterior facade
Sep 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note:-observed broken window glass at the lower-level window on exposure #1 east elevation, creating an unsafe exterior condition due to loose and
Aug 27, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed,netting,etc.where required to protect public and property from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04.facade technical report filed as unsafe by qe
Mar 25, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior walls facade & appurtenances.observed on exp #3 west elevation damaged caulking joints in multiple locations also on exp #4 east elevation eroded/damaged mortar joints near roof lev
Dec 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade & appurtenances.observed damaged/eroded mortar joints in multiple locations on exp #1 & #3.also damaged expansion joint on exp #1.remedy:maintain building exte
Dec 20, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required.as noted:at of inspection i observed on exp.#1,2 & 3:missing spalled,eroded mortar joints atparapet.exp.#2 missing windows,damaged masonry at other floors w/inade
Jun 9, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide safety measures where required.as noted:at the timeof inspection i observed inadequate safety measures in place where there were hazardous conditions on facade.hazardous condition such as:dam
Jun 9, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide adequate safety measures to protect the public from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04.facade technical report filed unsafe by pe/ra on 3/17/2022 and to this day there is s
Apr 5, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to obtain temporary construction permi/use of temporary construction equipment.observed sidewalk shed erected at exp1.no filing was found in bis/dob now for permit of sidewalk shed.remedy:obtain tempora
Mar 14, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve

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Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39021410z issued on 4/21/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to safeguard
Nov 20, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed heavy duty sidewalk shed where 3 sections of vertical uprights has detached and fallen onto publ
Apr 21, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adeqaute safety measures suck as shed netting etc where required to protect and secure a public safety from a documented unsafe facade filed by qewi on 02-20-2020 as per 1rcny 103-04 note at
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures,such as,netting,shed,etc. where required to protect & secure public safety from documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 2/20/20 as per 1rcny 103.04. note: at time
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade/walls & appurtenances. roof: bulkhead - step crack. remedy: maintain bldg exterior facades/walls;appurtenances. repair & make facade safe. provide adequate safety measur
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measure such as shed netting.etc where required to protetc and secure public safety froma documented unsafe facade filed by qewi on 02-20-2020 as per 1rcny 103-04 note at the
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade/walls & appurtenances. roof: bulkhead: missing glass pane,loose flashing at coping. remedy: maintain bldg exterior facades/walls & appurtenances,repair & make facade saf
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures,such as netting,shed,etc. where required to protect & secure public safety from documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 2-20-20-as per 1rcny 103-04. note: at time
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures,such as,netting,shed,etc. where required to protect & secure public safety from a documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 2-20-20-as per 1rcny 103-04. note: at time
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls /facade and appurtenances roof:chimney eroded mortar joints exposure 4 south elevaion spalled bricks eroded mortar joints rusted lintels
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed netting etc where required to protect and secure public sfatey from a documented unsafe facade filed by qewi on 02-20-2020 as per 1rcny 103-04.note:at th
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade and appurtenances roof: bulkhead step crack chimney eroded mortar joints at all visble exposure and elevaions spaled bricks eroded mortar joints rusted lintels
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg exterior facades/walls & appurtenances. roof:bulkhead-step crack exp#3,south elevation: loose mortar joints at parapet wall rusted window lintel. exp#1,north elevation: eroded mortar
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures,such as netting,shed,etc. where required to protect & secure public safety from a documented unsafe facade-filed by qewi on 2-20-20. as per 1rcny 103-04. note: at tim
Mar 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: at the time of inspection observe inadequate/improper supported various window a/c units at various location such as above upk school exit
Feb 14, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
B254, 32a, 50, 50a. federal fst 250 btu's 10,500,000 as per class 2 (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain 32a-expose wires; 50-leaking equializer; 50a-leaking 1 1/4 bl union on steam manifold. correct all
Jan 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
B254,6a. federal fst 250 btu's 10,500,000 as per class 2 (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain. 6a found 2 safety valve leakin gfrom body drain.correct all violating conditions listed and submit certificate
Jan 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
B254, 32a, 6a. federal fst-250 btus 10,500,000 as per class 2 (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain 32a-expose wires; 6a-leaking 3 safety valves from body drain. correct all violating conditions listed and
Jan 2, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.exp#1:broken window glass @ 3rd and 1st fl spalling bricks @ parapet wall & crack @ inside corner @ parapet wall.exp#3:crack @ parapet wa
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances.exp#1:damaged window sills 3rd floor,broken windo glass 3rd fl and cracks glass @ 1st fl.exp#2:damaged mortar joints @ 7th fl.exp#3:damaged
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facade and appurtenences.exp#1: crack,step crack and loose brick @ parapet wall.exp#3 step crackanddamaged.also exp#1 damaged mortar joints.rem:maintain building wal
Dec 6, 2018
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note:at the time of inspection observe inadequate/improper supported variouswindow a/c units at various location/exposure were observe. remedy:mai
Oct 23, 2018
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade & appurtenances. step crack on 7th flr above bldg entrance erroded mortar joints on several elevation & exposures. chipped/flaking window sills on various elevations & e
Jun 29, 2018
Active
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809670. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809669. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809667. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809671. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809668. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809666. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809671. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809673. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809674. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809675. rmdy: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted: at play area, canopy ceiling, water damage to ceiling due to water penetration through roof also stucco cement coating fall down from the ceiling.
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-542. noted: at the corridor exit door to the rear and at recep
Sep 28, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take actions to secure public safety- unsafe facade. note: on 10/30/15 a qewi submitted a fisp 3: document to 'the dept' declaring facade as 'unsafe' thus requiring safety measures installed as per f
Feb 13, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required actions to secure public safety- unsafe facade. note: on 10/30/15 a qewi submitted a fisp 3: document to 'the dept'declaring facade as 'unsafe' thus requiring safety measures installed
Feb 13, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take required actions to secure public safety- unsafe facades. note: on 10/30/15 a qewi submitted a fisp 3: document to 'the dept' declaring facade as 'unsafe' thus requiring safety measures, install
Feb 13, 2016
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to take and provide safety measures (sidewalk shed,netting etc) where required to protect and secure public safety from documented unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04 facade technical report 12/12/08 as
Oct 29, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. cracked bricks open mortar joints on east and west elevations.rmdy: maintain exterior bldg provide safety measures erect shed, repair and restore bldg facade.
Oct 29, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 5C
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built: 1954
Floors: 7
Residential units: 815
Building area: 771,366 ft²
Lot area: 658,440 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 3489 / 1
Assessed value: $19,642,050
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1596 East New York Avenue

Who owns 1596 East New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 1596 East New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 1596 East New York 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 1596 East New York Avenue built?

City records list 1954 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1596 East New York Avenue?

It has 815 residential units.

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