19 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05052-0056Map
Owner of record: Benson Estates LLC
19 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 173 housing violations here, most recently on February 4, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 173
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 165
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 · 173
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
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 d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt b4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Aug 14, 2023
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.
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing sign at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to egress window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt A1
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 a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of maintenance supply at roof bulkhead( ladder) at public hall
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at west in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom at west wall to building front in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
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 a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt A1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling, south and west walls at public hall
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, south and west walls at public hall
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors numbers at all stories throughout at public hall
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household item( plants) at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approxiamately 12 square feet in the bathroom located at apt d4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt D4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt B4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt B4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 20, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt A1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 11, 2023 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt B3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2022 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt D2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 31, 2021 · Apt D3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 31, 2021 · Apt D3
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt D2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 24, 2021 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2020 · Apt D3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 21, 2020 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2020 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2020 · Apt 4D
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 / 56
- Assessed value
- $415,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314299, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.
Questions about 19 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 19 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Estates LLC.
Does 19 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 173 housing violations at this property.
Is 19 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 19 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 19 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.