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257 East 57 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04729-0021Map

Owner of record: Vernon, Christopher J

257 East 57 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Vernon, Christopher J. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
55

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 56

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2024

    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 17, 2023

    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 22, 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 7, 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to apartment in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 4th room from east, the 3rd room from east at north, the private hallway , the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a heavyduty lock and latchset to apt entrance door located at apt bsmnt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies, in the entire apartment located at apt bsmnt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit wood door, located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective thermal window upper and lower exterior glass panes, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmnt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ...ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door knobs at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 2, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from west at north wall door, ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st base cabinet from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    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 suspended ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st window frame from east at south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, north wall in the foyer located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective inoperative apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective apt. entrance door in the 5th entrance from east located at apt ifl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective apt. door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 18, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2004 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 6, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 31, 2011 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 29, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 30, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 15, 2005 · Apt IFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 30, 2004 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 30, 2004 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 7, 2003 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1940
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,596 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4729 / 21
Assessed value
$53,940
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344381, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 257 East 57 Street

Who owns 257 East 57 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vernon, Christopher J.

Does 257 East 57 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 257 East 57 Street 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 257 East 57 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 257 East 57 Street?

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.