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257 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03738-0010Map

Owner of record: Crown Holdings Management

257 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Crown Holdings Management. HPD has recorded 1,099 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,099
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
1,403

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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
23
About 96% of the building's 24 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 · 1,099

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sealed dumbwaiter at east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock at fire passage way

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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; in the entire apartment located at apt 11b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 11B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unsealed dumbwaiter at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 26, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 13c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 13c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line in the kitchen located at apt 13c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 13c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window recess in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 21d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 19d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges leading to north yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread at stairs, 1st tread from bottom, vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower door of refrigerator. in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the foyer located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 8B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heating riser pipe at north in the kitchen located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 8B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 8B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed broken stair tread in vestibule at the main entrance, repair and/or replace

    Apr 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39021243k issued on 4/16/20 &to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.

    Oct 2, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At front of building,at left side of entry way, fire escape drop ladder is partially obstructed by wood shed., remove obstruction

    Apr 16, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.noted:4th floor level tread frame on public stairwell is corroded and separating there by reducing it's weight bearing strength.remedy:remove and replace tread frame immediately

    Apr 16, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect are cracks in reae cement brick work between 2,4 fl window lintels court yard interior 2 to 4 fl window lintels vertical cracks at various location defective parape

    Dec 2, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: bulging, cracked, displaced brickwork with deteriorated mortar joints on south elevation facade which is leaning southward and is out of plumb approx 2" from 2

    Jun 30, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bdlg wall. noted:dislodged, buldged and cracked brick work att various locations on south elevation bulge is 2"to 3" and reaches from 2nd flr to paraphet near s/e crnr of s/elev

    Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit door:total obstruction. noted:padlocks installed on roof bulkhead and 1st flr exit doors obstruct egresses to roof firescapes and 1st flr exir door to stairs and yard at cellar level. remedy:remove all

    Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corrdior:total obstruction. noted:north side cellarlevel passageway from rear yard fire escapes is filled with garbage.rear yard has garbage endangering place to refuge function of rear

    Mar 18, 2003 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defects are: cracked and bulging brick work over and under the windows at the south east corner rear first, second, third & fouth floors b approx. 14 spots of cracked brickwork center and n

    Dec 13, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain the exterior of the building. defects is cracked &defective brick work at 4 story rear south. remedy: repair the crackedand defective brick at the rear 4 story.

    Oct 5, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 22D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 22D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 21D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 13C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 18D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 10B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 19D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 22D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 22D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 22D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 22D

    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
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
24
Building area
18,800 ft²
Lot area
5,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3738 / 10
Assessed value
$550,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #335863, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 257 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 257 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Crown Holdings Management.

Does 257 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,099 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 Pennsylvania Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 257 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 Pennsylvania Avenue?

It has 24 residential units.

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