294 Nichols Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04150-0047Map

294 Nichols 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 Bessent, Zalika. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on October 26, 2018. 33 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 39
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 86

What to know

Concern

5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Oct 26, 2018

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 · 39

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jam at entrance door to apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 1
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.
Mar 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 15, 2018 · 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
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — 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
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 10 square feet, north wall 6 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply all stories at public hall
Feb 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling at boiler room
Feb 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at boiler room
Feb 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen and bathroom at basement
Jan 28, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement
Jan 28, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at kitchen in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections : in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and north walls in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at metal gate at front yard
May 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 16, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal wire taps from kitchen west wall to basement located at apt 1, 1st story
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal wire taps from kitchen west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
May 10, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
B254,4,15,19,24,32,34,38,50 #50-clear debris from the boiler room
Jul 31, 2014 · Penalty $250
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt created at basement partitions erected creating room. full kitchenw/sink & gas range present. also full 3 pc bathroom present w/water
Jan 28, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob's records. class 'a' apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms, full kitchen w/sink and gas range also full 3 pc bathroom w/water closet wash basin
Jan 24, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Active

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close

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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 21, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,788 ft²
Lot area: 1,750 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4150 / 47
Assessed value: $52,560
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #826352, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 294 Nichols Avenue

Who owns 294 Nichols Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bessent, Zalika.

Does 294 Nichols Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.

Is 294 Nichols 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 294 Nichols Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 294 Nichols 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.