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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 40

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiators (total 3) at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2016

    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 15, 2016

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing register with fusible link wall boiler room cellar.

    Jan 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit boiler room door cellar center.

    Jan 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 1 & 2 sty public halls.

    Jan 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of acoustic drop ceiling installed center to front cellar.

    Jan 14, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.