304 Nichols Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04150-0052Map
Owner of record: Colon, Jerry Centeno
304 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 Colon, Jerry Centeno. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 28 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 28
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 · 28
- 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 - 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 7, 2019
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.
Jan 8, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
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 1fl, 1st story
Jul 14, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap .. at cellar
Feb 24, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide suitable tight cover for handhole opening of trap .. at cellar
Feb 24, 2011
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 1fl, 1st story
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 1FL
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 1fl, 1st story
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at cellar
Feb 24, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at cellar
Feb 24, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · 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, 1st section from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st section from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st section from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Residence alter for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. illegal occupancy noted @ cellar level created class "a" apt w/2-rooms, bathroom & kitchen. rem:restore to prior leg
Mar 16, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted @ cellar level installed water & waste lines for bathroom, residential sink, gas. rem: correct conditions cited or obtain permit.
Mar 16, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt created at cellar partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen & bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Feb 24, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
Nov 8, 2011 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 6, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 7, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 3, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 5, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt FLR2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt FLR2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,664 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4150 / 52
- Assessed value
- $52,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814977, last renewed Mar 23, 2016.
Questions about 304 Nichols Avenue
Who owns 304 Nichols Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Colon, Jerry Centeno.
Does 304 Nichols Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 304 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 304 Nichols Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 304 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.