83 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03584-0004Map
Owner of record: Ellis Family 89 Riverdale Ave., LLC
83 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ellis Family 89 Riverdale Ave., LLC. HPD has recorded 154 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 154
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 139
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 154
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window recess in the 1st room from north located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 6D
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit all top and bottom sash windows in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing riser escuteheon plate at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door casing in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the private hallway located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation baseboard in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2017 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window frame in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; at public hall
Aug 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. court
Aug 1, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2017 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 18, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at upper and lower sashes at windows located at apt 6d, 4th story, apartment at north
May 29, 2015 · Apt 6D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Show 13 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner note on 3rd floor apt 1c btrm ceiling a section missing w/ water leaking form btrm apt 1d rem: repair and or replace btrm ceiling an all defective parts
Oct 1, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 16D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 6D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2017 · Apt 6D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 16, 2016 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 15, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2015 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2015 · Apt 6D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 14, 2015 · Apt 6D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 17,680 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3584 / 4
- Assessed value
- $1,253,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337294, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 83 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 83 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis Family 89 Riverdale Ave., LLC.
Does 83 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 154 housing violations at this property.
Is 83 Riverdale Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 83 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 83 Riverdale Avenue?
It has 28 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.