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28 Hawthorne Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05045-0019Map

Owner of record: Leonard A Gayle

28 Hawthorne Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Leonard A Gayle. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
111
DOB violations
28
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
117

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 111

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet doors at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 square feet at west wall in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 1 square feet at west wall in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 16824960 issued 02-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BB

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sink base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BB

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt bb, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt BB

    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 21, 2023

    Open — Info 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 23, 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer from building entrance to intercom box in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of b-rooms converted and used as a class ''a'' apartment in basement

    Jul 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, apartment at west

    Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    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 30, 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ( approximately 10 sq .ft ) at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    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 bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b-rooms converted and used as class -a apartment located at basement

    Sep 18, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 28

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    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 · 6

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &/or dob records. partitions erected creating an illegal class'a'apt,at basement.(class'a'apt illegally converted from b-rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use of

    Jul 10, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob's records. partitions erected creating illgal use of rooms for living at basement. unlawful gas range & kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present comple

    Feb 14, 2017 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records 3- "b" room atbasement converted into 1 class 'a' apt. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.

    Feb 13, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:class b rooms conveted to class a apartment at basement.rem:obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    May 23, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. partitions walls completely removed at basementfront and rear bedroom. obtian a permit or restore to prior legal condition. stop all work.

    Jun 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Boilers

    Mar 31, 1997 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 1

    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 (C5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
3,440 ft²
Lot area
1,905 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
5045 / 19
Assessed value
$511,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350972, last renewed Jan 19, 2022.

Questions about 28 Hawthorne Street

Who owns 28 Hawthorne Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leonard A Gayle.

Does 28 Hawthorne Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.

Is 28 Hawthorne 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 28 Hawthorne Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 28 Hawthorne Street?

It has 7 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.