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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 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

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 · 173

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Aug 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 a1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of maintenance supply at roof bulkhead( ladder) at public hall

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling, south and west walls at public hall

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors numbers at all stories throughout at public hall

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.