1281 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-04828-0006Map
Owner of record: Cognatio LLC.
1281 Nostrand Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cognatio LLC.. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 84
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- 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 - 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 20, 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt 2L
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 1, 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.
Mar 1, 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 12, 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 12, 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 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.
Nov 28, 2017
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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Feb 3, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Feb 2, 2016
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light is required. (light fixture present)
Jul 7, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 5, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2012 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 2L
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 1r, 1st story
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1r, 1st story
Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at south
Apr 24, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. west door, west door frame in the entrance located at apt 3-l, 3rd story
Jul 24, 2000 · Apt 3-L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. south wall in the 1st room from south located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 1999 · Apt 3-R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall at north in the kitchen located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 23, 1999 · Apt 3-R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice at roof front.
May 23, 1997
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 stud & plywood & masonite partition erected south front of cellar room created.
May 23, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock rear entrance door kitchen 3 sty south apt 3r located at apt 3r
May 23, 1997 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Jan 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Radiator
Jul 31, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 1-R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 23, 2003 · Apt 3-R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,111 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4828 / 6
- Assessed value
- $405,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302899, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 1281 Nostrand Avenue
Who owns 1281 Nostrand Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cognatio LLC..
Does 1281 Nostrand Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 1281 Nostrand Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1281 Nostrand Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1281 Nostrand Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.