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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 24, 2025

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 · 50

  • B

    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
  • 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 20, 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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Replace with new the missing knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard

    Dec 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Sep 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 - at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 16, 2016

    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.

    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

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

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.