421 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04118-0048Map
Owner of record: Lin, Yue Feng
421 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Yue Feng. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 121
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 29
- HPD complaints
- 217
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 121
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Apr 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective concrete at top landing at front of entrance to building
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective concrete tread 4th up from intermediate landing
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 2
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
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective warped door to rear yard , 1st story
May 29, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads stairs from private hallway to rear yard located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 29, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash of east window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash of west window in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash of window in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 2, 2010 · Apt 1
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 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 2FL
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 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub faucet handles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at rear in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement
Jan 20, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement
Jan 20, 2010
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 10, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Jan 5, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 29
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. noted: at time of inspection,observed roof is(lod)& deterioting & pieces are causing loose & plying around & falling to sidewalk below remedy: maintain exterior.
May 18, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection,observed roof is lod & deterioating & pieces are causing loose& flying around & falling to sidewalk below. remedy: maintain exterior
Apr 4, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35164279p issued on 11/14/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.noted @ time of inspection condition remain the sa
Jan 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. the siding on exp#3  has fallen off. the back wall exp#3 approved to be detach. the backstair(approve)to be fallen & is visible from the front of the bldg fro
Nov 14, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain.noted rear 1 story stair enclosure approx 6ft widex 8ft long completed w/ windows & siding is defective w/ entire eastern section of its wall collapsing @ the bottom.said section of wall is
Sep 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain noted:front entry landing & step in disrepair w/ cracks,missing & loose bricks.bricks also missing & mortor between bricks.rem maintain structure.
Sep 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35127249l issued on 3/31/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain building
Jul 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection: at front of bldg(exp#1)stairs & landing are in state of disrepair w/missing mortar & broken concrete at rear exp#3 & 4 walls has
Jul 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35127249l issued on 03/31/15.for failure to maintain bldg concrete retainingwall 2'h x 25'l along rear of exp#4 leaning & in danger of collapsing.
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found concrete retaining wall 2'h x 25'l along rear of exp#4 leaning & in danger of collapsing. observed siding area 5'x15' missing along right exposure at rear. remedy: repair
Mar 31, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34952058m issued on 6/16/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Oct 18, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34952058m issued on 06/16/12 for illegal class 'a' apt at basement lvl. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Aug 3, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to vacate noted prior partial vacate written under vacate 12/10 for illegal class a apt at bsmt lvl rem: comply w/ comm vacate order
Jun 16, 2012 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Resp failed to correct condition cited on ecb violation #34796679m for work done w/o a permit illegal conversion creating 4 single rooms @ the cellar and 4 sros @ 1st fl no record of compliance rem: comply w/ t
Mar 30, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34796679n for work done w/o a permit(installed bathrooms,kitchen etc)rem:correct condition(s) cited
Oct 21, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34796679m for work done w/o a permit (class'a' apt). remedy: correct conditions cited.
Jul 13, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for viol # 34805241kclass "a" apt. remedy: file c of c
Jun 11, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal #s of families. bldg dept records indicate bldg to be 2 families. bldgnow altered & occupied as 5 families. at cellar level created class a
Jun 11, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34805242h for work done w.o a permit. (for installing bathroom, kitchen etc w.o a permit.remedy: correct conditions cited
Jun 1, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit noted at cellar lvl erected partition created 2rms ktcn w/ stove & sink 3pc btrm no any occupancy at time of insp rem: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Mar 17, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file certificate of correction w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34796680k.remedy:file a certificate of correction.
Feb 3, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34796679n for work done w/oa permit.created extra class "a" apt.remedy:correct conditions cited in nov.
Feb 3, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records class a apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rm ktcn and btrm fixtures present rem; discontinue illegal use of amended c/o
Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted:@ basement metal stud & sheet rock partitions erected to create 4 bedrooms kitchen, & 3pc bathroom. work approx. 100% complete.
Jan 15, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than 2 families.noted:@ basement, four sleeping rooms,kitchen, 3pc bathrm create class "a" apartment ocucpied by 4 persons not in conjunction with 1st or 2
Jan 5, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. class "a" aptcreated at basement. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen and bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: full height interior sheetrock partitons walls erected to illegal convert cellar and 1st flr into 8family dwelling w/ 4 single room occupancies at cellar and 4 sros at 1st flr eac
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 more families. note full height interior sheetrock partitions walls erected to illegally convert cellar into 4 single room occupancies and
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted sprindles aremissing at handrail for star throughout 1st flr reating unsafe conditions for occupants. remedy: repair and or replace.
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt HSE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt HSE
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt HSE
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
May 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,907 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4118 / 48
- Assessed value
- $339,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819501, last renewed Sep 23, 2019.
Questions about 421 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 421 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Yue Feng.
Does 421 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 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 421 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 Ridgewood Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.