25 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05052-0053Map
Owner of record: Benson Estates LLC
25 Woodruff Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Benson Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on November 10, 2025. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 124
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches from window on 3rd story balcony at north fire escape at building front
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at entrance to building , 1st story
May 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance to building , 1st story
May 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling. in the 4th room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling. in the 7th room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at south wall. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Jun 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Jun 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 4th room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at ceiling. in the 7th room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of flower pots, and wire mess, at balconies , 2nd 3rd and 4th stories , building front, at fire escape
May 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2024 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped heat riser at east and west walls at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at all story balconies, south stack , building front at fire escape
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to roof at bulkhead , 4th story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the kitchen located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, all components, all stories at the 1st stack from east at north yard, building rear at fire escape
Jan 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at the 3rd and 4th story balconies at south stack , building front at fire escape
Jan 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder missing shoe at the 1st stack from east at north, building rear at fire escape
Jan 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flowerpots at the 3rd and 4th story balconies, at the south stack, building front at fire escape
Jan 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of microwave,boxes and bicycles chained to balustrade at public hall, 1st story
Jan 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Jan 9, 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Mar 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..flower pots and household items at 2nd through 3rd story balconies at 1st fire escape from east at south
Mar 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..air conditioner units protruding beyond window sills at 3rd and 4th story balconies at 1st fire escape from east at south
Mar 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding more than 4 inches from the window sill at 2nd 3rd and 4th story balconies, at building front
Nov 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defects are: apts. a-1 bathroom floor beams are sagging by about 3" temporary underpinning apt. a-3 total collapse of bathroom beams the condition exist for over 4 weeks. apt. a-4 improper
Jan 19, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt D3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2024 · Apt D2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt B4
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt D3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 25, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt A2
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 10, 2021 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2020 · Apt B4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt D1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt D1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt D4
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 11, 2013 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 17, 2012 · Apt D1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt C3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 16, 2012 · Apt C3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt A1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt A1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2012 · Apt A1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt D4
Close - General
Doors
May 5, 2011 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt D1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt D1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 17,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,112 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5052 / 53
- Assessed value
- $415,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314300, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 25 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 25 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Estates LLC.
Does 25 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 25 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 25 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 25 Woodruff Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.