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161 Woodruff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05054-7502Map

Owner of record: Unavailable Owner

161 Woodruff Avenue is a condominium built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 29 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Unavailable Owner. HPD has recorded 210 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
210
DOB violations
25
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
137

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 27, 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
27
About 93% of the building's 29 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 · 210

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 20, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window header, 1st from north at east in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window header, 1st from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the closet at north in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the closet at north in the private hallway located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Dec 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall

    Dec 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Dec 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall

    Dec 25, 2025

    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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17299951 issued 21-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and south walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose cover at radiator at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor (unleveled) in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all members, parts, and balconies at fire escape at east yard

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at east at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all members, parts, and balconies at 2nd fire escape from west at south

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st and 2nd tread up from bottom at stairs at east yard

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all members, parts, and balconies at 1st fire escape from west at south

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble door saddle at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 25

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 15, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 12, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 20, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
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  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 7, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 23, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 3, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 13, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 3

    Laars pho-400 boiler=#2 hw tank safety valve defective+bottom water pipe has temporary repair clamp+two unions leaking@circulator+fresh air louver dirty+chimney base 1/2 full;correct violation+submit certificat

    Oct 9, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,50. 50- modular boiler rating tag missing.

    Nov 18, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,32a,50,50a,b. 50- boiler safety valve not piped down (brass on copper for hw). 50a- temperature gauge leaking on rw storage tank. 50b- fresh air louver 1/2 full of debris.

    Nov 18, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B251:99bb05,68b07,67m07,11x10,23x10.68b:provide info in log,provide yr & date.67m:provide missing phone system in the car.11x:repair light.23x:repair light.

    Jun 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign that shall read: "in case of fire use stairs unless otherwise instructed" at elevator bank, on floor 2 to 6. remedy: install sign as per local law 16 1984

    Feb 20, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84u05/ 84=3yr pressure test.

    Oct 27, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10 83x restore to service.

    Aug 11, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    02x10/14m07/39p16/84m07 02-x no alarm, car sd. with stop sw, pulled 84-m-car phone device.

    Jul 16, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 6C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
1929
Floors
6
Residential units
29
Building area
28,540 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5054 / 7502
Assessed value
$1,222,361
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327233, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 161 Woodruff Avenue

Who owns 161 Woodruff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Unavailable Owner.

Does 161 Woodruff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 210 housing violations at this property.

Is 161 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 161 Woodruff Avenue built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 161 Woodruff Avenue?

It has 29 residential units and 30 units in total.

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