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177 Woodruff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05054-0049Map

Owner of record: Tepper , David

177 Woodruff Avenue is a hotel built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 52 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Tepper , David. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on June 8, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
228

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 8, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at b-room 305, 3rd story, 4th b-room from south at west

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 305

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at b-room 305, 3rd story, 4th b-room from south at west

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 305

    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 defective located at b-room 204, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from south at west

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 204

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at b-room 204, 2nd story, 3rd b-room from south at west

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 204

    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.

    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 313, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 313

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st entrance from east located at b-room 313, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 313

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 313, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 313

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide metal screen at skylight at public hall

    Jul 10, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at 2nd community bathroom from north, 3rd story, section at east

    Jul 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective gutter at the parapet wall at rear of building

    Mar 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 404, 4th story, 3rd b-room from south at west , section ''west'', 1st from south at west

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 404

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at b-room 310, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from north at east , section ''east'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 310

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at b-room 310, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from north at east , section ''east'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 310

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 208, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''east'', 1st from north at east

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 208

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 305, 3rd story, 4th b-room from south at west , section ''west'', 1st from south at west

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 305

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit west fire door at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 310, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from west at north

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 310

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f at all fixtures. in the kitchenette located at b-room 111, 1st story, 5th b-room from north at east

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 111

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at b-room 101, 1st story, 1st b-room from east at south

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 101

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater temperature exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at kitchenette fixtures only at community kitchen, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material ... located at b-room 205, 2nd story, 4th b-room from south at west , section ''west''

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 205

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Sep 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish in the room located at b-room 310, 1st story, 3rd b-room from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 310

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower counter balance at fire escape window at community kitchen, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at b-room 403, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 403

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 301, 3rd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 301

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 310, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from north at east

    Sep 17, 2020 · Apt 310

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective the metal cornice at the roof at building front

    Mar 8, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq. ft. at east wall located at b-room 409, 4th story, 2nd b-room from north at east , section ''east'' original violation 12952235 issued 08-mar-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 409

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8sq.ft at east wall located at b-room 408, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''east'' original violation 12952397 issued 08-mar-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 408

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance located at b-room 312, 3rd story, 5th b-room from north at east , section ''east''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 312

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal cornice at the roof at building rear

    Mar 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entrance located at b-room 307, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''west''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 307

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing trangular plate at top return rail west side 3rd story balcony fire at building rear

    Mar 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the cold radiator located at b-room 406, 4th story, 1st b-room from west at north , section ''west''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 406

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq. ft. at east wall located at b-room 409, 4th story, 2nd b-room from north at east , section ''east''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 409

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixture in the community kitchen and community bathroom , 4th story

    Mar 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8sq.ft at east wall located at b-room 408, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''east''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 408

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at all story at building rear

    Mar 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the cold radiator located at b-room 307, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''west''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 307

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the cold radiator located at b-room 305, 3rd story, 4th b-room from south at west , section ''west''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 305

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the cold radiator located at b-room 308, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east , section ''east''

    Mar 8, 2019 · Apt 308

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ stop work order #9 swo #9 was issues on 12.20.07 for using rigging equipment w/out special rigger license and upon inspection on 02.09.08 noted there are scaffold has been removed w/o swo

    Feb 9, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Supervision/using of rigging equipment with out a special rigger license.

    Dec 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Noted: cellar occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy #187933 dated may 13, 1964 that indicates cellar permissible use as "ordinary". cellar alterated by erection of partitions creating 3 separate single

    Jul 29, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 21a 50 prehole glass missing install check valve back flow prevetor seperate entiring from 14' line pipe safety or relief discharge down mo threathen end fl pip head support strap pipe water relief dischan

    Jun 16, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. broken and/or inopenable entry door locks. broken and/or missing, glass panes at windows in various locations thruout premises. detective and/or missing door knobs/handles on vario

    May 12, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. garbage, wood members, boxes, cans metal objects and other debris stored in the front & rear yards. also in public hallways of sro premises. remedy: maintain adequate

    May 12, 2003 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families, deb records indicate the residence as dwelling on 1st floor, 4th floors with cellar storage area. residence now

    Mar 30, 2003 · Penalty $16,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defects are in vestibule approx 40 4x4 tiles missing and on 3rd floor landing north wall cracked and bulging creating a hole approx 1' x 2". remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Nov 20, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 212

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 212

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 109

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 212

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 212

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 411

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 313

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 313

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 313

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt FRONTE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt FRONTE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 407

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 412

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt ROOM20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt ROOM20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 204

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2022 · Apt 111

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 206

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 206

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 403

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 207

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 208

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 208

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 7, 2020 · Apt 111

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 101

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 111

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 405

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 101

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hotel (HR)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
52
Building area
11,200 ft²
Lot area
6,188 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5054 / 49
Assessed value
$1,543,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305449, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 177 Woodruff Avenue

Who owns 177 Woodruff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tepper , David.

Does 177 Woodruff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 177 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 177 Woodruff Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 177 Woodruff Avenue?

It has 52 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.