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261 Ridgewood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04113-0056Map

Owner of record: Joseph, Elimene

261 Ridgewood Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Elimene. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 4 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2022

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 · 13

  • 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 17, 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.

    Mar 16, 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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile near the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramice floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base board radiator at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Section 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

    Jun 25, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, washbasin, shower stall at front section at cellar

    Jun 25, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, bathtub and kitchen sink at rear section at cellar

    Jun 25, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit remedy: obtain a permit a feasible or restore the premises to prior le gal condition

    Aug 27, 1997

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o dob records 1story class a apt subdivided into 2 apts partitions erected created rooms.2 water closets,2 wash basins & 2 bathtubs present.also 2 apts created @ cella

    Jun 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Aug 22, 2025 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 13, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 2, 2003 · Apt 1 FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 3, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 6, 2026$876,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,280 ft²
Lot area
1,740 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4113 / 56
Assessed value
$58,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #815242, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 261 Ridgewood Avenue

Who owns 261 Ridgewood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Elimene.

Does 261 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 Ridgewood 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 261 Ridgewood Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 Ridgewood 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.