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218 Sunnyside Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03898-0013Map

Owner of record: Bain Verna

218 Sunnyside Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bain Verna. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
178

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 80

  • 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 6, 2026

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing scuttle hatch to roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, to building front at basement

    May 21, 2025

    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 consisting of removal of scuttle hatch to roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 21, 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 12, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panels at ceiling, west, east and north walls at 1st story public hall

    Oct 10, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at building front gate door in the north yard

    Oct 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2023

    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 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 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 13, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ...locked basement door

    Dec 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2017

    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 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 10, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 5th from the bottom, at 1st story public hall stairs.

    Nov 3, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building

    Nov 3, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective sheetrock at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 minimum 100 watts incandescent or equivalent bulb required

    Mar 28, 2011

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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of television, bicycles, plastic chairs, exercise equipment and plastic bins at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 13, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 1st story, 11th apartment from east at south

    Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 4

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

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing two balusters at balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entry door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of blocked passageway with household item to north/ west three room with second means of egress in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose south one door out of hinges in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative spring counter unit balance at upper sash at north one window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy is contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy of bldg dept records cellar use changed from storage and ordinage use to an apartment. partitions erected with kitchen and bathroom faciliti

    Dec 31, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 4, 2022 · Apt APT2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 19, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 6, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
3,080 ft²
Lot area
2,063 ft²
Zoning
R3-1
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3898 / 13
Assessed value
$225,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #361245, last renewed Apr 22, 2025.

Questions about 218 Sunnyside Avenue

Who owns 218 Sunnyside Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bain Verna.

Does 218 Sunnyside Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 218 Sunnyside 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 218 Sunnyside Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 218 Sunnyside Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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