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170 Woodruff Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05063-0031Map

Owner of record: Parkwood Ruff LLC

170 Woodruff Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Parkwood Ruff LLC. HPD has recorded 249 housing violations here, most recently on February 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
249
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
474

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 4, 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
12
About 86% of the building's 14 apartments
Up from 11 in 2018

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 · 249

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Feb 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 9, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective air valve releasing steam at hydronic standing radiator at east in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the lower window sash at the fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st cement tread from bottom up at stoop at building front

    Apr 9, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony at fire escape at building front

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe at west in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 1C

    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 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 4, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is mising in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 28, 2023

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jul 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 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

    Jul 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective eletrical light fixture at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustical tiles at drop ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at building front to apt west wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system at 1st story building front entrance to panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 1C

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 2A

    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
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 29, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 19, 2003

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. note: vio#35253836n issued for work w/o a permit. at the time responding to unsafe retaining wall(complaint#36032337)we noted ungoing excavation &

    Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain a building or appurtenances(retaining wall)in a code compliant manner.noted:at the time of inspection along exposure 3(rear yard)of the property,the exisiting retaining wall exhibited severe

    May 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted:at tme of inspection we noted that the unauthorized construction operations endangered the structural stability of the adja

    May 23, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection responding to an unsafe retaining wall compliant(compliant #3603233) we noted ongoing excavation and construction work at the rear yard of the building without

    May 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation.noted:at time of inspection one noted open and protected excavation adjacent to the retaining wall at the rear yard of the property.rem:comply with nyc build

    May 23, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted at cellar level, installation of full height partition walls, 2x3 wood studs, framing. demolition of ceilings, walls. no permits filed for work. stop all work. remedy: obtain permit

    Nov 1, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted at time of inspection and ongoing construction and renovation, (4) construction workers onsite did not have or present constru

    Nov 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at apartment #2c excessive bags of debris, garbage, demoilition debris, wires, piping cartons, under application #321323563. at hallway

    Nov 1, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of materials during construction or demolition. noted: at apartment (2c) demolition and renovation ongoing under job# 321323563 with unsafe storage of construction material in lobby, hallway of a

    Nov 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. noted: at cellar level exposure #3. installed new electrical panel bx wiring outlets, fixtures. no permits filed for this job at apartment (2c) as 11/01/2016 3:3pm, installed n

    Nov 1, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus. materials, devices, appliances, or wiring in use. noted: at apartment #2c and cellar, exposed wires, connection boxes, hanging bx, defective fuses,

    Nov 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o and dept.of bldgs records partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar.full bathroom present completed with water-closet;wash-basin,and

    Oct 3, 2016

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2023 · Apt 2ABUIL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 19, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 2B

    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
1915
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
15,908 ft²
Lot area
5,969 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5063 / 31
Assessed value
$691,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338609, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.

Questions about 170 Woodruff Avenue

Who owns 170 Woodruff Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Parkwood Ruff LLC.

Does 170 Woodruff Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 249 housing violations at this property.

Is 170 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 170 Woodruff Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 170 Woodruff Avenue?

It has 14 residential units.

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