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212 Schenck Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03963-0024Map

Owner of record: Betancourt, Francisco Javier

212 Schenck Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Betancourt, Francisco Javier. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
33

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 · 33

  • 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

    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

    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.

    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.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard

    Mar 11, 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 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 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    May 18, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items ,shoping cart and bags of clothes at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 24, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 16, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retadant all walls at cockloft at scuttle hatch 2nd sty public hall to roof

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at cockloft at scuttle hatch 2nd sty public hall to roof

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at vestibule 1st sty public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at vestibule 1st sty public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system vestibule 1st sty public hall

    Oct 16, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 3rd room from east, the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south

    Mar 4, 2000 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc w/commissioner's order control#370432 & 081126pi30502tc dated 08/11/2026 requiring owner to provide a corrective action plan as of 09/25/2026 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply with commissioner's order

    Sep 25, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner-obsvd damage to masonry wall at ground level. obsvd non-compliant hoisting system attached to chimney which appears to be in state of disrepair. owner to retain nyspe to eval entire bldg, prepare/file repair dwgs, repair bldg under permit, start work by 10/11/2026

    Aug 11, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd deteriorated masonry and missing bricks, inappropiate storage of construction material at roof and excessive storage of storage of materials. owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing with dob and nys to eval entire bldg and submit a corrective action plan

    Aug 11, 2026

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 23, 2015 · Apt PH

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 14, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • General

    Locks

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 22, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2010 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 28, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1B

    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 (C3)
Year built
1900
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
2,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3963 / 24
Assessed value
$173,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354012, last renewed Oct 18, 2024.

Questions about 212 Schenck Avenue

Who owns 212 Schenck Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Betancourt, Francisco Javier.

Does 212 Schenck Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 212 Schenck 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 212 Schenck Avenue built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 212 Schenck 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.