1221 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05210-0001Map
Owner of record: Avenue D Realty LLC
1221 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1933 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Avenue D Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 198
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 · 52
- 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 4, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, south wall, west walls and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall, south wall, west walls and ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Sep 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Sep 15, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative the stove in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall , 1st story
Dec 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system the door to the cellar locked at, public hall , 1st story
Dec 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at north
Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 7, 2016
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at east wall, intermediate landing to bulkhead , 3rd story
Jun 7, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall, intermediate landing to bulkhead , 3rd story
Jun 7, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system from building entrance to apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner installed at window located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Nov 18, 2011 · 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, apartment at west
Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing locking assembly to front entrance door to building , 1st story
Mar 24, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the 5th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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, south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 10, 2006 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 3L
Open — Violation reopen - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 closet from south at west wall wall, 1st radiator from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story
May 17, 2004 · Apt 2F
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin vanity in the bathroom located at apt 3-r, 3rd story
Jun 19, 2000 · Apt 3-R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell door buzzer to 2 sty front apt 4 , section '' ''
Oct 15, 1992 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty front apt 3f. , section '' ''
Jul 2, 1990 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2r north , section '' ''
Jun 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
36
Dec 17, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 17, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Non-hazardous
49- install check valve- back flow preventor five pipe not properly sealed to chiminey base.
Sep 17, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as required by alteration application 510/85 remedy obtain a c 0f o or discontinue illegal use
Mar 17, 1993 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied with out a valid certificate of occupancy as required under alteration appl#510/85 remedy obtain a certificate of occupancy as required under alteration appl#510/85 or discontinue the
Dec 21, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to department records of the brooklyn real estate register 1989-90 permissible use - commercial stores with apartments above to auto repairs shop. at the 1st sty. remedy: discontinue the unla
Dec 21, 1990 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Unknown
36
Dec 17, 1990 · Penalty $125
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid c of o as required under alt 510/85. remedy: obtain a c of o
May 8, 1990 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 29, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 29, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 29, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 13, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Mar 23, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1933
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,630 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5210 / 1
- Assessed value
- $412,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332926, last renewed Mar 5, 2026.
Questions about 1221 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 1221 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Avenue D Realty LLC.
Does 1221 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 1221 Flatbush 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 1221 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1933 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1221 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.