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
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 · 77
- 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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 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 11, 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 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 1, 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 1, 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.
Apr 12, 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 19, 2018
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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide - seal up all accessible entries, entire building
Apr 8, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories public halls
Jun 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall
May 29, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail and newel post at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 4, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at water main supply line before meter at cellar
Feb 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a couch stored at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 25, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ..missing located at apt 1
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing located at apt 1
Feb 25, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ..missing located at apt 2, 1st story
Feb 16, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing four balusters at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing three balusters at balustrade at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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 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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.