304 Ashford Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03983-0028Map
Owner of record: Edwards, Lionel III
304 Ashford Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Edwards, Lionel III. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 18 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 31
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 17, 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 17, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar vacate order #142271
Jan 8, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Dec 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar
Dec 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas stove at cellar
Dec 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections bathtub ,wash basin , water closet and kitchen sink at cellar
Dec 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material generator with fuel stored in boiler room at cellar
Dec 20, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock on door from boiler room to stair at rear yard at cellar
Dec 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: 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 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service to public hall all stys
Feb 6, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted:observed at time of inspection the cellar of a legal 2 fam bldg converted to a class a apt w/the erection of full height partitions creating bedrm 3 pc bathrm and kitchen w/disconnected ga
Jan 22, 2018 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar. unlawful gas stove and kitchen sink present. also full bedroom present comple
Dec 20, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 18, 2022 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt BB
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt BB
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 2, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt B
Close - General
Doors
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 15, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 21, 2010 · Apt BASE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,612 ft²
- Lot area
- 945 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3983 / 28
- Assessed value
- $45,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820976, last renewed Nov 14, 2023.
Questions about 304 Ashford Street
Who owns 304 Ashford Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edwards, Lionel III.
Does 304 Ashford Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 304 Ashford Street 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 304 Ashford Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 304 Ashford Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.