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251 East 28 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05172-0047Map

Owner of record: Arthur Jardine, Jimmy Ignatus

251 East 28 Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Arthur Jardine, Jimmy Ignatus. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
58

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 30

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide lids for garbage cans at front yard

    Jun 28, 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 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard

    Sep 28, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 28, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar. vacate #125585

    Sep 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible illegal kitchen at cellar

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections illegal kitchen and bathroom at cellar

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit total of 3 b rooms at cellar

    Aug 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement

    Jun 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement

    Jun 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of erected portitions creating rooms for living at basement

    Jun 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical receptical at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical recepticals at east and west walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 30, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records partitions erected creating 3 single rooming units @ cellar thru/out used for living.full kitchen w/ gas range & kitchen sink.also full bathr

    Aug 17, 2015 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records partitions erected creating use of rooms for living- 3 rooms created at basement w/full kitchen with gas range and kitchen sink also full bathroom wit

    Jun 8, 2015 · Penalty $1,230

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 11, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt BSMENT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 21, 2015 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt BASM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2014 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt BASEM

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,128 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
5172 / 47
Assessed value
$68,880
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814297, last renewed Aug 30, 2024.

Questions about 251 East 28 Street

Who owns 251 East 28 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arthur Jardine, Jimmy Ignatus.

Does 251 East 28 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 251 East 28 Street 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 251 East 28 Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 251 East 28 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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