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255 Lincoln Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04150-0019Map

Owner of record: Chen, Songquan

255 Lincoln 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 Chen, Songquan. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2026.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 3, 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 · 26

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temperature found 144f degrees, exceeded the maximum allowable limit of hot water temperature 130f degrees in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchenette located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 1

    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.

    Nov 28, 2023

    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.

    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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .... at cellar

    Apr 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen and bathroom at cellar

    Apr 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    May 22, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • 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

    Apr 6, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 5, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 5, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 5, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 29, 2026$999,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,128 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4150 / 19
Assessed value
$51,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816309, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 255 Lincoln Avenue

Who owns 255 Lincoln Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Songquan.

Does 255 Lincoln Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 Lincoln 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 255 Lincoln Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 Lincoln 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.