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156 Norwood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-03931-0048Map

Owner of record: Hollingsworth, Tonney

156 Norwood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hollingsworth, Tonney. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
77
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
112

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 77

  • 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
  • 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

    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 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 11, 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 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 1, 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.

    Apr 12, 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 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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide - seal up all accessible entries, entire building

    Apr 8, 2016

    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.

    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
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to all rooms in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories public halls

    Jun 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ..extension cords run into apt from neighbors house in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall

    May 29, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail and newel post at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color water damaged ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of tools boxes and other personal belongings stored in roof scuttle closet at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 4, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rooms and walking areas at cellar

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ..gas stove installed at cellar

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition ...class a apt created at cellar

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at water main supply line before meter at cellar

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair treads 1, 2, 3 and 7 up from bottom leading to basement level, at cellar

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of loose exposed wiring at junction boxes throughout at rear yard

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of a couch stored at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ..missing located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing located at apt 1

    Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the trash and other personal belongings at rear yard

    Feb 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window glass pane, 2 from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing located at apt 2, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Jan 31, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 18 square feet on ceiling and walls. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing four balusters at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Dec 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard , in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 9 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department on south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing three balusters at balustrade at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 14, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water 150 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures boiler room and light fixture at cellar

    Nov 10, 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) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 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 in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 2

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 31, 2015

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 3

    Sec. 25-621 zoning non-conforming location of accessory oarking pad. front yard-exp#1 being used as accessory off street parking area. in violation of zr 25-621. yellow nissan xterra w/p.a. plate#kdp-5484,obser

    Jun 21, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. electrical wiring outside front w/o obtainpermit at 1:45pm observed that electrical wiring of out door fixture,fixture outlet and branch circuit had been installed in unapproved race

    Mar 1, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Prohibited use of electrical metallic tubing (emt) emt used outside inwet location prohibited at 1:45pm observed that (emt) electrical metallic tubing had been installed outside in front of building for outdoor

    Mar 1, 2013 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob's records. class "a" apt created at cellar. partitions erected creating rooms full kitchen w/gas range & kitchen sink also full bathroom w/water closet washbasin

    Feb 25, 2013 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Class a apt creating room full ktcn w/ gas range and ktcn sink also full 3pc btrm w/ water closet wash basin and stall shower present inadequate light & ventilation rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o

    Jan 5, 2012 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is corroded and open mortar joinst at basement front. remedy: point and repair the defective mortar joints.

    May 14, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted:front yard is paved over creating parkingpad for on automobile lic plate #bgm7278 crosing sidewalk without rem oval of curd.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore premises to

    Sep 17, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 11, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 8, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 1, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 1, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jan 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Nov 3, 2025Non-market transferThree family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,565 ft²
Lot area
3,061 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3931 / 48
Assessed value
$82,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #320783, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 156 Norwood Avenue

Who owns 156 Norwood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hollingsworth, Tonney.

Does 156 Norwood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 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 156 Norwood Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 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.