947 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04157-0067Map
Owner of record: Guy, Paula
947 Liberty Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Guy, Paula. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 77
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 · 64
- 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 5, 2026
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 10, 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 10, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing botten glass pain broken , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing kitchen cabinet , 3rd story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the door at building vestibule , 1st story
Aug 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the door at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations., 1st story
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at balustrade, total five at public hall, 2nd story
May 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 7, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 7, 2018
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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing two smoke detector in the 1sty apt 1fl.
Jun 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing two smoke detector in the 2sty apt 2fl.
Jun 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing two smoke detector in the 3sty apt 3fl.
Jun 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2fl, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3fl, 3rd story
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful overcrowding 2nd and 3sty apt. ( 18 adults present ) -livable sq,ft, 1152,
Jun 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story
Mar 27, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, ... at boiler room
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board and metal ceiling throughout at cellar
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the entire area at cellar
Feb 22, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Does not comply with hmc 27-207.5 in that there is not 80 sq ft of livable space per person throughout, current livable space is approx 1861 sq ft & observed occupancy is 24 beds/persons
Jul 14, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and hardware per bc 1008.1.8: 27-371(k) noted at 2nd fl apt, middle door with double key cylinder lock. rmdy: remove the illegal hardwa
May 30, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35107381k issued on 8/20/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records.
Mar 30, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov#351073812 issued on 8/20/14 pursuant to 28204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.
Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov #35107381k issued on 10/11/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 and 1 rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35107381k issued on 8/20/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to dob records
Nov 19, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occup contrary to dob records(hpp)dob records indicates bldg to be legal 3 fams.(mpr #324694)illegal occup noted:bldg now being used as 3 quarter of transitional home.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Aug 20, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file (cal) w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation #349040304 - for occupancy contrary etc. remedy: file c of c.
Jun 19, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34904032h for work done w/o a permit construction work etc remedy correct donditions cited
Jun 14, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34904031x failure to provide required means of egress. remedy: file c of c.
Jun 14, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or bldg dept records. legal 3 family dwelling under l.n.o #2063/07 (based)on hpd mdr #324694 & i-cards has been subdivided into 13 sro rooms w/common kitchen & bathroom
Apr 22, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. existing 3 family dwelling illegally subdivided into 13 sros. rooms &
Apr 22, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit existing 3 family dwelling under lno #2063/07 illegally subdivided into 13 sro rooms. all interior partition, plumbing & electrical work done completed w/o first obtaining any permits or
Apr 22, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. 3 sty 3 class'a' apts converted into 3 sty - 13 'b' rooms thru/out bldg all stys. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $600
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2012 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Aug 23, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,845 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4157 / 67
- Assessed value
- $60,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324694, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 947 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 947 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Guy, Paula.
Does 947 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 947 Liberty 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 947 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 947 Liberty 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.