342 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04127-0031Map
Owner of record: 342 Ridgewood Realty Corp.
342 Ridgewood Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 342 Ridgewood Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 55
- 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 7, 2026
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 18, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
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 16, 2024
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 29, 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 8, 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 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 10, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at entrance to building, at public hall, 1st story
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 0; at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin sink (hot water) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 00; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Sep 4, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - 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 miising at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 4, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock mechanism at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at vestibule 1st story public hall
Jan 18, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (18 sq ft) on ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... (4 sq ft) on sill at 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at 1st story public hall
Jan 18, 2017
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 23, 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 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant. at time of inspection damage observe d to have been sustained to metal roll down gate 15' of storefront alo ng with severed gas lines due to vehicle impact
Apr 20, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
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
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
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
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 3
Work without a permit.note:observed an illegal curb cut of approximately 8ft allowing access onto the caption premises at time of inspectionthere are no records of filing for permit for the above work.illegal c
Sep 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34953023r issued on 6.29.13 for construction work etc. done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Nov 15, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34953023r issued on 6/29/13. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34953023r issued on 6/29/12. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jul 3, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34953023r issued on 6/29/12. for construction etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 13, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34953023r issued on 06/29/12 for installing cooking equip w/o a permit.noted:job filed in associate of said violation #300226869 on 8/1/12 remains approve
Mar 25, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit work noted:inside meat market gas line ran to multiple gas cooking equipment of remodeled store. rem: obtain permit.
Jun 29, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. note: ground floor right apt, metal gate obstruct means of egress. rem: remove gate.
Jun 9, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit illegal work noted bldg found to be modified at cellar in that 5 rms etal were created using full height partitions in order to create additional dwelling spaces w/o proper lights and ventilatio
Nov 19, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to the that allowed by c of o or dept records bldg is arranged and occupied as dwelling space at cellar w/ 5rms etal contrary to c of o #170176160 which specified permissible use and occupanc
Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner broken defective loose wooden staircase from 1st fl to cellar use as primary means of egress for sros etal at cellar boiler rm door not self closing ceiling & f
Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted at first floor right apt bdrm and living rm found w/ the installation of rolldown gate on the exterior wall obstruction egress at second means and prevent
Nov 19, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted frame sheet rock partitions constructed thrughout cellar east section created two rooms bathroom, and two closets. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore the premises to
Jan 3, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction of partition walls a bathroom and kitchen at cellar west. remedy:obtain a permit if feasiblor remove the illegal construction and restore to prior legal conditio
Nov 23, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept. of buildings records. occupancy change from ordinary to living quarters in the cellar. remedy:obtain a valid cofo if feasible or discontinue illegal occupanc
Nov 23, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $1,250,000 | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,095 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,210 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4127 / 31
- Assessed value
- $266,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368791, last renewed Feb 20, 2026.
Questions about 342 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 342 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 342 Ridgewood Realty Corp..
Does 342 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 342 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 342 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 342 Ridgewood Avenue?
It has 4 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.