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2538 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05189-0027Map

Owner of record: Gray, Ayana

2538 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gray, Ayana. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 45 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 49

  • 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 1, 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 6, 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
  • 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 8, 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
  • 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 21, 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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 7, 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 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at south door in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt. in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st living room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the living room located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 11, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 1

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
4,032 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
5189 / 27
Assessed value
$111,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #356602, last renewed Jan 15, 2020.

Questions about 2538 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 2538 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gray, Ayana.

Does 2538 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 2538 Bedford 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 2538 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2538 Bedford 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.