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298 Ridgewood Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04126-0034Map

Owner of record: De Jesus, Cesar S

298 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is De Jesus, Cesar S. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 30 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 32

  • A

    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
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at bulkhead to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Jan 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 22, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing information at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 22, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jan 22, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 14, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Feb 1, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted:at rear of premise missing brickwork at roof level approx 10'in width and 3 corses high remedy:repair defect make area safe

    Oct 16, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 5, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,763 ft²
Lot area
1,613 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4126 / 34
Assessed value
$88,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321224, last renewed Oct 6, 2006.

Questions about 298 Ridgewood Avenue

Who owns 298 Ridgewood Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is De Jesus, Cesar S.

Does 298 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 298 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 298 Ridgewood Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 298 Ridgewood 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.