2505 Tilden Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05128-0037Map
Owner of record: Hickson, Topsie Jacob
2505 Tilden Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hickson, Topsie Jacob. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 61
- 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.
May 6, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 12, 2024
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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 27, 2023
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 10, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Open — Info 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 29, 2017
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 15, 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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''
Feb 11, 1993 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''
Feb 11, 1993 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''
Dec 22, 1992 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor radiator 1 sty apt 1r southeast room. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink 1 sty apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall electrical fixture 1 sty apt 1r center room. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door saddle 1 sty apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall electrical outlet 1 sty apt 1r southeast room. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink 1 sty apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty apt 1r thru out. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall electrical outlet 1 sty apt 1r kitchen. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 1 sty apt 1r kitchen bathroom & bedroom. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles 1 sty apt 1r bathroom. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 1 sty apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Feb 6, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob street entrance door vestibule.
Feb 6, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1991 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & south wall 1 sty rear apt 1r kitchen williams 856 6074 er1 3610424. , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock 1 sty rear apt 1r entrance door. , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''
Dec 27, 1990 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes window 2 sty north apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet 2 sty north apt 2r kitchen. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty north apt 2r charles. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 2 sty north apt 2r northeast room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mould and mildew walls 2 sty north apt 2r northeast room. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet 2 sty west apt 2r cneter room. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r charles. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mold and mildew walls 2 sty west apt 2r northeast room. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sashes windows 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 16, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide temporary securing of scuttle ladder by means of slide bolt hooks or lock which does not require a key to open scuttle cover.
Mar 23, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall.
Mar 23, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls thru out 2 sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2
Mar 23, 1988 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,352 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5128 / 37
- Assessed value
- $303,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #355234, last renewed Oct 16, 2018.
Questions about 2505 Tilden Avenue
Who owns 2505 Tilden Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hickson, Topsie Jacob.
Does 2505 Tilden Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 2505 Tilden 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 2505 Tilden Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2505 Tilden Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.