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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 71% of the building's 28 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 · 154

  • 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
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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 24, 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2022

    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 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 19, 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 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 0; at public hall

    Aug 1, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving .. court

    Aug 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2017

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
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  • 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

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

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.