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1656 Nostrand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05140-0026Map

Owner of record: Gardiner, Wilfrid

1656 Nostrand Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gardiner, Wilfrid. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
150
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

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 · 150

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash balances in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balances offset 1 and 2 at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shut-off handle in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash balances in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shut-off handle in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper window sash glass pane in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash balance leading to the fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceranmic wall tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglas at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over window head in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3

    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.

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window head in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing , 1st story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance to the building , 1st story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west court yard

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing

    Aug 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing metal screen below skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 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 24, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and north wall ( approx 4 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling and north wall ( approx 4 sq ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 13440317 issued 08-nov-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 3RDFL

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,820 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5140 / 26
Assessed value
$67,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317515, last renewed Dec 12, 2018.

Questions about 1656 Nostrand Avenue

Who owns 1656 Nostrand Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gardiner, Wilfrid.

Does 1656 Nostrand Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.

Is 1656 Nostrand 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 1656 Nostrand Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1656 Nostrand Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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