61 Nichols Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04111-0022Map

61 Nichols Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Fenzhen. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 9 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 34

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 24

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 28, 2023
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
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 8, 2019
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.
Oct 31, 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.
Nov 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall behind sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 17, 2016 · 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 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 27, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance at window in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 27, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 27, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 27, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, apartment at east
May 27, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections - cellar rear.
Feb 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close

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Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt BMSNT
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt BMSNT
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Power outage
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
General
Windows
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 22, 2008 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 4, 2005 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 1FLR
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,080 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4111 / 22
Assessed value: $54,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #817439, last renewed Sep 22, 2017.

Questions about 61 Nichols Avenue

Who owns 61 Nichols Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Fenzhen.

Does 61 Nichols Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 61 Nichols 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 61 Nichols Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 61 Nichols Avenue?

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.