409 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04117-0045Map
Owner of record: Rosalba Pena
409 Ridgewood Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rosalba Pena. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 45
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 81
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 · 73
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
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.
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 24, 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 1, 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of tree branches on 2nd story balcony at north stack (north yard)
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening device (slide bolt with hasp and eye arranged to be padlocked) at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 2nd and 3rd story balconies at east stack (front of building)
Mar 13, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and south wall approximately 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lock on gate leading to fire escape building front
Jan 8, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at building front
Dec 31, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 31, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following one or more lights with aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalant
Dec 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding meterial ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance
Dec 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2019
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,, at boiler room
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall
May 2, 2019
Open — Not complied with - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 2, 2019
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated padlock at gate yard
Apr 30, 2019
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.
Oct 19, 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.
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide screen below at skylight, bulkhead public hall
Apr 28, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead public hall
Apr 28, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead public hall
Apr 28, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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 14, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening pad lock at wrought iron gate, obstructing egrees from front fire escape
Jun 24, 2010
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlocked wrought iron gate obstructing egrees from front front frieescape
May 26, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 26, 2010 · Apt 2I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2i, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 26, 2010 · Apt 2I
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sashes at all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 26, 2010 · Apt 2I
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 45
- Construction other optional
Premises rendered non-compliant. there is extensive smoke, water, and firefighting damage due to fire. the roof is opened to the elements and egress has been compromised.
Sep 29, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Work with-out permit. noted: cellar level having created as an illegalclass "a" apartment with new partitions created for two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom. poor light and ventilation. 70% complete pictures taken
Sep 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept. records. noted: cellar level with creation as an illegal class "a" apartment still in construction with 70% completion consisting of 3 piece bathroom, ki
Sep 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 3
Zr-25-621 zoning non-conformation-location of accessory parking pad.side yard(exp4)being used as open off street accessory parking area,in violatipn of zr 250621.red range rover with ny plate #hyt-2580,observed
Jun 11, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. work without a permit. sidewalk curb at front of property (exp #1) cut. so as to lower sidewalk enabling a vehicle to drive into an illegal off-street ac
Oct 20, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35293869x issued on 11/27/2017, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cer
Aug 30, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: blue awning put up for laundrymat. no permits on file for work done. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Nov 27, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out permit. note: interior partition walls erected creating one 3 pc bathroom @ cellar & room @ electrical meater @ front section of cellar enclosing meters in room creating @ cellar. rem: obtain permit
Aug 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:lack of a systemof automatic sprinklers where required observation has been made in commercial laundry dryers are missing sprinklers in front and rear of
Mar 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner: observation has been made that in a commercial laundry gas dryers are connected with gas flex's. gas flex's are only aloud in 1 and 2 family dwellings
Mar 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district.created an illegal driveway w/ a double gate & no parking signage.no curb cut.rem:discontinue illegal use & conform to parking regulations.
Jun 23, 2011
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
19b- 19b no aquasfat with manual reset button
Aug 8, 2000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 5, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 2R3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2I
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 21, 2010 · Apt 2I
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 3, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,732 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4117 / 45
- Assessed value
- $444,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349307, last renewed Oct 28, 2024.
Questions about 409 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 409 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rosalba Pena.
Does 409 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 409 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 409 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 409 Ridgewood Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.