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768 Albany Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04845-0017Map

Owner of record: Brown, Carl H

768 Albany Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brown, Carl H. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 55

  • 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 1, 2026

    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 18, 2025

    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 6, 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 8, 2024

    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 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 21, 2023

    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 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 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 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.

    Oct 29, 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 15, 2018

    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

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. , 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , , 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing , 1st story

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 19, 2017

    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 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide proper securing of scuttle cover by means of slide bolts hooks or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.

    Aug 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 10, 1988

    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 outh side yard night inspection.

    Aug 10, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Jul 28, 1988

    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 0 watts.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass cellar thru out.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel walls sus pended acoustical ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose concrete cap brick fence north front bldg.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric wall fixture front entrance bldg.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of guide wire attached antenna to sewer vent pipe roof.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose brick pier north apt entrance front bldg.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cover cellar sewer fresh air vent front.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jul 28, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways enclosures/cable armore. observed in cellar open splices w/o termina tion into boxes, circuits not grounded. hazardous and dangerous. rmdy

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Misc violation of the electrical code technical standards. observed incellar at fuse boxes that plub fguse are used instead of tamper resistant type. to prevent over fusing of circuits. rmdy: comply w/ec code

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to properly connect conductors to terminals. observed in cell ar at fuse boxes and in apt 1f 1st floor that connected conductors are double logged (more than one conductor per terminal) rmdy:comply

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit.observed in cellar and apartments,wiring was installed throughotu bldg w/o permit. panels, feeders,branch circuitfixtures,ceil outlets,switches,receptacle outlets.note (defective wir

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems at water main grounding conductorraceway not continuous hazardous and dangerous. rmdy:comply with ec code/provide grounding/obtain permit.

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to protect conductors against overcurrent per ec observed branch circuits overfused, 30amp fuse on 14 gauge wire (15 max) 20amp fuse on 14 guage wire 15 amp is may potential fire hazard. rmdy:comply wit

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to propery bond electrical systems. observed in apt 1f, 1st floor panel, wiring of mc cable grounding conductor is not terminated toenclosure. affording the ground protection to circuit. fire hazard.

    Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 10, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1F

    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
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,362 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4845 / 17
Assessed value
$265,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #346080, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 768 Albany Avenue

Who owns 768 Albany Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Carl H.

Does 768 Albany Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 768 Albany 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 768 Albany Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 768 Albany 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.