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7 Woodruff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05052-0062Map

Owner of record: Benson Estates LLC

7 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 55 housing violations here, most recently on June 29, 2023. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
184

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 29, 2023

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 · 55

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 9th and 10th marble stair tread from bottom at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item( plants) at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of maintenance supply at roof bulkhead( window guard). 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(flower pots) at 3rd story balcony at north rear at public hall

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped two steam radiator valves at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 2, 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.

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Apr 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    May 10, 2021

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at window front of building at fire escape, 2nd story

    May 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioners and flower pot on the 2nd and 3rd story balconies, building front at fire escape

    Apr 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble top and ceramic wall tiles at bathtub end knee wall . (west) in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 27, 2015 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Dec 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2015 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt d2, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt d2, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt d2, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt c1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 17, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub (reglaze) in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling (approx 12 sq.ft.) in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 6, 2013 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2012 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2012 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2012 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system gate locked at bldg front to cellar

    Feb 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). or/ inoperable located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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, east wall in the foyer located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 14

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35362914m issued on 3/7/19 and to file acertificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.previo

    Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35362914m issued 3/7/19 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for b101:work w/o permit...@bsmt level comply w/commissioner's order &/or file

    Jul 1, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in sumons.violation #35362914m issued on 03-07-19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 102-01 work without a permit at the ba

    Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35362914m issued on 03/07/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit,at the basement level. remedy: co

    Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35362914m issued on 03/07/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Feb 14, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35362914m issued on 03-07-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit

    Dec 20, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35362914m issued on 03/07/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit at basement. no permits or cert of correction

    Nov 9, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35362914m issued on 03/07/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Sep 14, 2019 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35362914m issued on 2/7/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. at cellar,work w/o permit.

    Jul 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35398976m issued on 02/07/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit at

    May 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.observed walls & ceiling framed and sheetrocked.electrical work outlets & switches have been installed with a 3 piece bathroom toilet handsink & basement with low voltage cameras.rem:obtain pe

    Feb 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect noted: missing door knob handle from exit passageway door at 1st fl lobby (side entry exit) to court yd of property,making door unoperable in case of emergency.noted location

    Nov 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor:noted at 1st floor rear fire door is missing hardware (no knob) door can not be opened. remedy: provide required means of egress

    Apr 20, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. noted at bldg front fire escape at bottom of drop ladder 1st first shoe (bottom step) is broken and hanging off ladder.remedy: maintain fire escape

    Apr 20, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt A3

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 17, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2023 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2023 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2020 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2020 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2020 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt D3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 11, 2013 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 11, 2013 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt D2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt A4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 19, 2012 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt C1

    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 / 62
Assessed value
$415,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314302, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 7 Woodruff Avenue

Who owns 7 Woodruff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Estates LLC.

Does 7 Woodruff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 7 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 7 Woodruff Avenue built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 7 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.