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968 New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04886-0027Map

Owner of record: Castle, Kirk

968 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Castle, Kirk. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
4 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 43

  • 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
  • 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.

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. courtyard door at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..bulkhead door to roof , 3rd story

    Dec 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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 12, 2021

    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 12, 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 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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    May 29, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    May 26, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2013 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture entrance to bldg.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty front.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of plants public stair to bulkhead.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cement mortar joints chimney center court.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior handle bulkhead door roof.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash intermediate landing 2 & 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing lower sash chain intermediate landing 1 & 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal guard rail building front.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies front.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead landing 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass panel front entrance door to bldg.

    Jun 7, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 50 watts required night inspection lights not on.

    Oct 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg and walls of bathroom 2 sty front apt 3. located at apt 3

    Oct 28, 1983 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 20, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2007 · Apt 2

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
2,563 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4886 / 27
Assessed value
$555,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360055, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.

Questions about 968 New York Avenue

Who owns 968 New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Castle, Kirk.

Does 968 New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 968 New York 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 968 New York Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 968 New York 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.