144 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05062-0035Map
Owner of record: Woodruff Owner, LLC
144 Woodruff Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 15 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Woodruff Owner, LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on December 24, 2025. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story belcony, north stack building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Dec 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 2nd story balcony stack from east at north at building front at fire escape
Dec 12, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at east wall,in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15460873 issued 02-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at wood door frame at 1st closet from north at east,in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15460874 issued 02-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at south wall at heating uint cabinet, in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15460875 issued 02-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall,at lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall at heating uint cabinet ,in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface caulking, and grouts joints of visible mold at south and west walls around bathtub,in upper level section, in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at caulking around sink top surface at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at east wall,in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at wood door frame at 1st closet from north at east,in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at south wall at heating uint cabinet, in lower level section in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door locking device assemby at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door locking device assemby at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1square foot at caulking around sink top surface at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15460872 issued 02-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at west
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, apartment at west
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 26, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative heat duct at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy;note c o #300403409 indicate second, third and fourth floors to be vacant, now entire 3rd, 4th and 2nd floor occupied as school, with students
Mar 13, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,790 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5062 / 35
- Assessed value
- $939,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303034, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.
Questions about 144 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 144 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Woodruff Owner, LLC.
Does 144 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 144 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 144 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 144 Woodruff Avenue?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.