2557 Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04008-0043Map
Owner of record: Bandhu, Brijwattie
2557 Pitkin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2003 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bandhu, Brijwattie. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2024. 18 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 35
- 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 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at recess at window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at recess at window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recess at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Feb 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at recess at window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16640927 issued 01-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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, 2023
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 30, 2023
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 8, 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 8, 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 19, 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 25, 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.
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thumb latch (very difficult to open) at security gate in the entrance located at apt 3rdfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ,at south wall outlet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at wrought iron gate to entrance located at apt 3rdfl, 3rd story
May 20, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
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.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective concrete treads 1 & 2 &10 up from bottom at front of bldg at stoop
Jul 7, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (approx. 10 sq. ft.) at in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipes at bath tub in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key- operated lock with double cylinders installed on entry gate from street to hallway for apt. 3 , 3rd story
Jun 4, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall 1st sty located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 6, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 6, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
New bldg occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy noted:permit # 30155361901nb remedy:obtain valid cofo
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted:cut street curb creating a driveway with a parking pad on montauk ave side of bldg.remedy:obtain a permit
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Violation of parking regulation ina residence district noted:rear yard being used for off street parking white 4 door auto.remedy:conform to parking regulations.
Jan 4, 2006 · Penalty $240
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Questionable construction. upon inspection of above property 2nd fl. floor joists installation in progress. violation noted: stears opening in basement single trimmer & header. remedy: conform to building code
Sep 30, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2006 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2003
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4008 / 43
- Assessed value
- $54,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #378698, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 2557 Pitkin Avenue
Who owns 2557 Pitkin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bandhu, Brijwattie.
Does 2557 Pitkin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 2557 Pitkin 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 2557 Pitkin Avenue built?
City records list 2003 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2557 Pitkin 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.