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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 10, 2025

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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 76

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at entrance to building , 1st story

    May 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of microwave,boxes and bicycles chained to balustrade at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Jan 9, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Mar 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.