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120 Norwood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03931-0033Map

Owner of record: Joseph Brown III

120 Norwood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joseph Brown III. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 6 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 16

  • 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 5, 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 11, 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

    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 24, 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

    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 1, 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 1, 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 19, 2018

    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 28, 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 14, 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 13, 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 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. full kitchen and full bath installed in cellar with partitions ereced to create separate rooms

    Aug 28, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the buidling department records occupancy noted: cellar being occupied as an apartment.

    Aug 28, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3 FL

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,690 ft²
Lot area
3,145 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3931 / 33
Assessed value
$117,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317815, last renewed Jul 30, 2024.

Questions about 120 Norwood Avenue

Who owns 120 Norwood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph Brown III.

Does 120 Norwood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 120 Norwood 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 120 Norwood Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 120 Norwood Avenue?

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.