44 Christopher Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03692-0022Map
Owner of record: Chris Plaza NY LLC
44 Christopher Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chris Plaza NY LLC. HPD has recorded 213 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 213
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 300
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 · 213
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at cellar
May 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening bilco door being padlocked, at building front
Feb 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceacked masonry landing at building entrance at stoop
Feb 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water with temperature exceeding the legal limit of 130 deg f in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at 1st door at east in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at 1st window frame at west, total 8 sq ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at 1st window frame at west, total 8 sq ft in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15658866 issued 06-jan-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the bathroom , the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north, the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, total 3 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall, total 20 sq ft, 1st window frame at east, total 10 sq ft, 2nd window frame at east total 10 sq ft, total 40 sq ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ay 1st window frame at east, total 5 sq ft, 2nd window frame at east, total 5 sq ft, east wall total 15 sq ft total 25 sq ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, total 12 sq ft, east wall, total 8 sq ft, south wall,total 3 sq ft, total 23 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door obstructing egress to window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary tread 4th from bottom up at east yard
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods stack at east yard
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting opf discarded air conditioner at 3rd story balcony at east stack, building front
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead , 3rd story
Oct 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at east stack balcony building front. at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead entrance to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- 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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall. note: an opening, running from the cellar level to the parapet was observed between the front wall & the south side wall. front wall is bulging & is pulling away from th
Mar 3, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. note: the ceiling over the front entry hallway is in a state of collapse due to leaking from above. also, a large hole was observed in the wall of said entry hallway, exposing the
Oct 28, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. note: brick wall on the south (left) side of the building has several cracks along with spallingand missing bricks and mortar. the wall is also bulging and is pulling
Oct 28, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall- hazardous. defects noted: 1) exterior brick wall at left side of building next to vacant lot is cracked, spalling, bulging, pulling away at various locations of the
Jun 7, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21a/21b/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e. 21a-oil lines leaking by tanks-valve leaking remove compression fittings (leaking).21b-oil line no protected on floor by tanks.32a-exposed wires in boiler room on wall (missing
May 25, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BLGN
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 30, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 30, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1903
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,188 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3692 / 22
- Assessed value
- $315,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335735, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 44 Christopher Avenue
Who owns 44 Christopher Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chris Plaza NY LLC.
Does 44 Christopher Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 213 housing violations at this property.
Is 44 Christopher 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 44 Christopher Avenue built?
City records list 1903 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 44 Christopher Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.