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
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 · 150
- 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 5, 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 10, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 11, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at entrance to the building , 1st story
Aug 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing metal screen below skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 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 1, 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 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2021
Open — 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, 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 12, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.