15 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05052-0059Map
Owner of record: Benson Estates LLC
15 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 451 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 451
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 451
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 · 451
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches beyond window sil at building front , 4th story
Jul 8, 2026
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 c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at south building front , 4th story
Jul 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story belcony at west stack building front at fire escape, 4th story
Sep 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
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 entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
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 entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit metal door in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise door lock assembly in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet door at upper cabinet in the kitchen located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked masonry floor at, exit corridor, southeast section, building front, at fire passage way
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling creating room in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame in the entrance located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
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
Nov 8, 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
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the foyer , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncaped steam riser at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt A4
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
B254,36,15,16,32a
Jul 31, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
B354 15.16.50a flue pipe corroded 50b clean out door broken 50c flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney 50d deep hole glass missing 50e tube sheet corroded and leaking 50f mixing lifting corroded
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50a,b,c,d.federal fish bcr lp steam sn 4725,12sap,014581987.50a-flue pipe misaligned in run to chimney base.50b-flue pipe in solid contact w/condensate return piping system.realign flue pipe & an addition hang
Mar 14, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt A4
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt D2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 20, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt D2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt A4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt D2
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt A4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt A4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt A4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt A4
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
- 5,113 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5052 / 59
- Assessed value
- $415,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314301, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 15 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 15 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Estates LLC.
Does 15 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 451 housing violations at this property.
Is 15 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 15 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 15 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.