174 Woodruff Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05063-0033Map
Owner of record: Lewis, James
174 Woodruff Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lewis, James. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 275
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 116
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and all ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub with porcelain paint in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at the 1st window from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft. at south wall and east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall and the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall, east wall, south wall, and the ceiling ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at top of 1st steam riser from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, and the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at top of 1st steam riser from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north, the 5th room from north, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Jun 7, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fee standing aluminum a-framed ladders at south wall below soffit at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass , at window's lower sash , 2nd from south at, west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, exit door at west wall, leading to west yard , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats , at all building 's yard
Jun 6, 2026
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass , at window's lower sash , 2nd from south at, west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt locking device at, exit door, west wall, leading to west yard , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household appliances and bicycles at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st radiator from north at east wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 square feet at west ,east , south and north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #32092957x issued on 2/6/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2)an acceptbible
Dec 17, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
B254; 36:as per dob records weil mclain 588 boiler is not registered &laa #34023947 is not signed off register boiler & submit a cert of correction.
Feb 6, 2018 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect is sagging kitchen fl wall between kitchen and livingroom cracked and door lintels leaning out of plumb rotten and defective wood beam under bathroom in apt 1 at 1st fl broken
Feb 4, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
B4b/ 16/ 25a/ 25b/ 32a/ 45a/ 2nd offence 45b/ 50/ 50a/ 50b/ 50c/ 50d/ 50e/ 50f/ 50g/ 50h/ 4/ #b4b haz. 2nd offence #50 low water cut off & feeder corroded & full of mud. 50a- boiler jacket missing. 50b. thread
Oct 5, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
Cease use. 50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l, 25a,b, b4b, 32a, 51, 3b, 7a, 16,21a, 45a,b. *b4b hazardous, cease use, #51 boiler sealed, fdny shut d own,#50 hazardous boiler saturated conditions,(fumes& smoke high level
Aug 3, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is in that their is numerous cracks in wall & ceiling in apt#1 all cracks should fixed & repaired.remedy:make all necessary repairs
Jul 7, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: noted: the top platform for stair at building located at west facade is complete missing along with missing treading at bottom section of stairs,thus creating a dangerous condition
Jan 10, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. hazardous defects are: cracked potted, sagging and/or split beams in various areas thruout cellars south, west & east sides. also missing fire stopping on ceiling same areas. loose, hanging
Jan 6, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. hazardous. defects are: defective bent drop firescape ladder, step cracks in various areas of west exterior wall. rusted detached metal stair at north wall, broken, cracked unlevel concrete
Jan 6, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 5
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Doors
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Doors
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Mold
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 20, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - General
Mold
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 11
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 11
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 11
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 16,728 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,530 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5063 / 33
- Assessed value
- $463,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339135, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 174 Woodruff Avenue
Who owns 174 Woodruff Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis, James.
Does 174 Woodruff Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 174 Woodruff Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 174 Woodruff Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 174 Woodruff Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.