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303 Bradford Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03742-0008Map

Owner of record: Caviness, Gennell

303 Bradford Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Caviness, Gennell. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 35 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2, vacate # 260146 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3, vacate # 260146 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide missing scuttle ladder , 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot, at walls and ceiling at 3rd story public hall. , 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight at roof

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Nov 20, 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 6, 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

    Open — Info 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 9, 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 21, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Apr 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Oct 10, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    May 8, 2014

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts minimum required

    Oct 14, 2006

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at entrance door to building

    Nov 9, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition walls erected creating class ''a'' apartment cellar throughout

    May 20, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections - at cellar

    May 20, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys public hall.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance 3 sty apt 3

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective front entrance and vestibule to 1 sty public hall

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective boiler room cellar

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule 1 sty.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective 1 sty public hall to cellar

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance 1 sty apt 1

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Seal all accessible openings to secure against unauthorized access and to safeguard public

    Nov 20, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed severe fire, water and smoke damage to 3rd floor apartment where roof open at rear and all windows have been removed. at 1st and 2nd floors minor water, smoke damage ceiling missing fire proofing. damage due to fire on 3rd floor.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. a time of inspection observed severe fire, water and smoke damage to 3rd floor apartment where entire rear roof structure missing along with severe charring to roof joist. all fire proofing missing/removed.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district;noted:at time of inspection observed a four door black "bmw" w/nyc license plate #bwx-4122 is parked at the front yard.rem:conform to parking regulatio

    Jan 13, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Planting requirement at front yard;noted:at the time of inspection observed entire front yard is covered w/concrete creating a parking pad.this property is located in an r6-general residence district.rem:provid

    Jan 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. dead storage of a motor vehicle. oted: at the time of my inspection i observed awhite jeep at the front left side of the property w/o plates. dead sto

    Nov 7, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 10, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 21, 2004 · Apt BSMT

    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 (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3742 / 8
Assessed value
$73,260
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345276, last renewed Sep 28, 2021.

Questions about 303 Bradford Street

Who owns 303 Bradford Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Caviness, Gennell.

Does 303 Bradford Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 303 Bradford Street 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 303 Bradford Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 303 Bradford Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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