859 Schenectady Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04673-0052Map
Owner of record: Janice C. Walcott
859 Schenectady Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Janice C. Walcott. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 33
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 · 40
- 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 - 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 25, 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.
Apr 11, 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 24, 2023
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 4, 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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., 1st story
Nov 21, 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, 1st story
Nov 21, 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.
Nov 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 13, 2021
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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 24 sq ft at ceiling and trim in the 3rd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 31, 2019
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, 2018
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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators (total 3) at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 26, 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.
Nov 15, 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 14, 2015
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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening hasp and latch at scuttle cover with capability to be padlocked at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering : in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing register with fusible link wall boiler room cellar.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door cellar center.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 1 & 2 sty public halls.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of acoustic drop ceiling installed center to front cellar.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partition erected with studs creating 4 rooms cellar front & rear.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar front.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar center.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar center.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the orth side yard night inspection.
Oct 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following front entrance to building.
Jul 2, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public hall all stys.
Jul 2, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.tree roots at rear of property.causing retaining wall of propert(394 e 48 st )dirctly behind house to buidge out and chance of retaining wall to collaspi.remedy:maintain property-re
Oct 16, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 26, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,440 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,992 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4673 / 52
- Assessed value
- $258,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317002, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 859 Schenectady Avenue
Who owns 859 Schenectady Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Janice C. Walcott.
Does 859 Schenectady Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 859 Schenectady 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 859 Schenectady Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 859 Schenectady Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.