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
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 · 43
- 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 18, 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.
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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Aug 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture entrance to bldg.
Aug 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty front.
Aug 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of plants public stair to bulkhead.
Aug 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cement mortar joints chimney center court.
Jun 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing exterior handle bulkhead door roof.
Jun 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal guard rail building front.
Jun 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Jun 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass panel front entrance door to bldg.
Jun 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.