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242 East 28 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05171-0032Map

Owner of record: Van Wyck Properties, LLC

242 East 28 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Van Wyck Properties, LLC. HPD has recorded 336 housing violations here, most recently on September 27, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
336
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
936

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 27, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
31
About 100% of the building's 31 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 336

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door, in the entrance, which is used to access the fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and loose ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood saddle at door in the entrance at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit lower sash window to west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sunken and uneven wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

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

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at , bathtub , south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at, bathtub , south wall , in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the spring balances at upper sash window , west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling at heat riser, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at, window to fire escape , 2nd from south , west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective unhinged wood door in the entrance at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise locking device at door in the entrance at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrails at walls to exit stairs below grade , northeast and southeast sections, building front yard, at fire passage way

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective dislodged metal door , in front of exit stair below grade , southeast section, building front yard at fire passage way

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick walls at south wall to exit corridor with deteriorated and missing mortar at joints , northeast section, building front yard at fire passage way

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color cracked fire retardant materials, plaster at ceiling at building 's vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at exit door, to south building 's yard, from south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective guardrail above stairs below grade , at southwest section, south building 's yard

    Sep 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 2nd riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st base cabinet from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 north wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all doors and door trims and windowframes in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 1st window from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq/ft at the ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all radiators and risers in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 28, 2013

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 3

    Gas piolit is not hard pipe to the regulator/rear flame sight glass defective/body drain discharge pipe missing at safety valve;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Jun 27, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39039191n issued4/12/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to maintain(fire escape).comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jun 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed at exposure #2 fire escape passageway for exposure #3 obstructed with bags of combustible garbage. cited above affects safety of t

    Apr 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed fire escape at apt 1d 6th fl. hardware bolts at outer corners have rusted and no longer attached compromising stability of f

    Apr 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 230.7 line & load in the same raceway. camera wires on left side of bldg. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Jul 24, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 7, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 2D

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
4
Residential units
31
Building area
25,200 ft²
Lot area
8,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5171 / 32
Assessed value
$785,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349563, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.

Questions about 242 East 28 Street

Who owns 242 East 28 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van Wyck Properties, LLC.

Does 242 East 28 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 336 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 East 28 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 242 East 28 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 East 28 Street?

It has 31 residential units.

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