2257 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05089-0058Map
Owner of record: 2257 Church LLC
2257 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 2257 Church LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on January 21, 2026. 21 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3floor, 3rd story
Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide protective safety cover of electric outlet at west wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locked scuttle cover to roof
Sep 14, 2018
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceiling walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from 1st story to private hall located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at north
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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
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
May 4, 1998
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
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply with commissioner's orders.records indicate no app was made to correct or certify ecb#'s 35644639m & 35123421x.rem:comply with commissioner's orders.
Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/commissioners orders records indicate no app made to correct or certify ecbs 35634575n&35123421x comply w/commissioners orders
Jan 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/order of commissioner.failure to correct&certify summons ecb35494256y&ecb35123421x.misc v of electrical code technical standards.200amps 3phase service disconnecting means not
Dec 7, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
An unlawful act. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. failure to correct and certify summons # ecb 35123421x.
Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 250.4 failure to provide adequate grounding of electrical systems. observed electrical grounding conductor to water main,raceway is notcontinuos from main service switch. remedy: provide adequate grounding
Mar 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 230.70 misc violation of the electrical code technical standards observed 200amp 3 phase service disconnecting means not properly located. door obstructed by new gas main valve preventing service switch
Mar 3, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliances,or wiring in use. i saw at the time of my inspection uncovered jb,service switches that could not closed exposed unapprov
Feb 4, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
B254,4a,6a,15,24a,32a,34b,45b,50,50a,50b,50c. 50-spill switch defective; 50a-flow control valve missing to of boiler; 50b-boiler room light defective; 50c-debris in boiler room.
Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 13, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 27, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 5, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 5, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 5, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 6, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,354 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,192 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5089 / 58
- Assessed value
- $85,620
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 2257 Church Avenue
Who owns 2257 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2257 Church LLC.
Does 2257 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 2257 Church 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 2257 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2257 Church Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.