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
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 · 80
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing scuttle hatch to roof at public hall, 4th story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 26, 2024
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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 - 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ...locked basement door
Dec 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2017
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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story
Nov 10, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding plaster ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Nov 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building
Nov 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing two balusters at balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
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.