257 Mother Gaston Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03675-0004Map
Owner of record: Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corpo
257 Mother Gaston Blvd is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corpo. HPD has recorded 353 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 353
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 436
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
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 · 353
- 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 6, 2026
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.
Jun 11, 2025
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 27, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazed at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective vestibule door glass bottom pane at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked. at cellar
Nov 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at window stool at public hall, 4th story
Jun 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
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 at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
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 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling at cellar
Mar 4, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post
Mar 1, 2021
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
Mar 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection supply line to boiler at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection two hot water tank at cellar
Feb 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at public hall 1st story
Feb 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cold baseboard in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cold baseboard heater in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cold baseboard heater in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the north wall and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator cover in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry door framing at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at east
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room
Dec 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39115824x, file a certificate of correction
May 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
At front of building, decorative stone finish around entry door has section on left side missing, also noted stress cracks appear at right side and at header., maintain exterior building wall
Jun 3, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Weil mclain-model 578-elevated co readings over 55ppm. cease use- do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately corrected and dob is notifiedto re-inspect to lift cease use order. call 21
Dec 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Ao smith hot water boiler. cease use due to elevated co readings above 55ppm. do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately correcdted and dob is notified to re-inspect to vlift cease use
Dec 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Weilmclain 578 641000 btu's ftm defective front sight glass, circulator leaking onto boiler, gas regulator is missing vent limiter, support gas train, remote switch not labeled, clean boiler room floor, missing
Nov 4, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found ao smith hw-300 domestic hot water boiler unregistered, must have proper support under boiler ( can not use red brick for support)
Nov 4, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Hot water storage tank is leaking-draft hood missing the spill switch; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 21, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Circulator leaking onto the boiler-burner gas regulator is missing the vent limiter; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Jan 21, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in-code compliant manner. noted;at time of inspection observed at exposure#2 concrete stucco has detached from facade at multiple areas. at exposure#1 steps are in disrepair,also fo
Mar 25, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
B254,32a,34a,35,50. violating conditions. b254-32a,34a,35 and 50- power flame burner on boiler doe snot start automatically, has to be manually reset. correct violating conditions and submit a certificate
Jan 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 2
34a&b,50 50-top circulator leaking onto boiler
Apr 18, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
50-top left,sensor leaking
Apr 18, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Exit passage: required width decreased by obstruction. note: 1- at 4th floor hallway and stairway leading to roof obstructed by storage bins, boxes, etc. 2-at front and rear fire escapes passageway decreased by
Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defect noted: handrail loose at stairway leading to roof. remedy: repair and/or replace handrail.
Aug 25, 2005
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall - hazardous- defect noted: at rear fire escape rusted and damage at various location and steps ofrear fire escape are bent and out of place. remedy: repair defects
Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway: total obstruction. at rear of building. two (2) fences were installed obstructing the safe passageway. from the rear yard. (at front of building a gate was installed with a padlock) remedy:
Aug 25, 2005 · Penalty $480
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 4, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3675 / 4
- Assessed value
- $502,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341599, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 257 Mother Gaston Blvd
Who owns 257 Mother Gaston Blvd?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mhany Mother Gaston Housing Development Fund Corpo.
Does 257 Mother Gaston Blvd have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 353 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 Mother Gaston Blvd rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 257 Mother Gaston Blvd built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 Mother Gaston Blvd?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.