215 Avenue F
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05396-0045Map
Owner of record: Vayetze Realty Services LLC
215 Avenue F is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Vayetze Realty Services LLC. HPD has recorded 241 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 241
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 259
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 241
- 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 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble tread at the west entrance, in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stops jambs at north entrance door, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door locking assembly at the wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at the grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at north and east walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective south exterior wood panel and wood door at the sink cabinet 1st from south at west . in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18516127 issued 18-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
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 = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at west and north walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater temperature exceeded the allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hotwater fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 7
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Apr 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisring of kickdown door stopper installed at building entrance door
Jul 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal fence obstructing drop ladder at fire escape at building front
Jul 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 5
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.
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Atoi observed at exp 1 metal fence installed directly below fire escape drop down ladder preventing it to extend all the way to the ground unimpended. condition creates potential hazard for building occupants i
Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at apt #9/sec. fl/ @ kitchen area flris sagging for approx. 2" in an area approx. 6ft x 3ft. unable to observe/structure below that flr area. @ this time no imminent dangerous
Jun 15, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 7
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 18, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 12, 2022 · Apt FLOOR1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 12, 2022 · Apt IFLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 27, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 26, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 4, 2019 · Apt 215
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 11, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2019 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 17,505 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5396 / 45
- Assessed value
- $477,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352303, last renewed Jun 27, 2025.
Questions about 215 Avenue F
Who owns 215 Avenue F?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vayetze Realty Services LLC.
Does 215 Avenue F have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 241 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 Avenue F rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 215 Avenue F built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Avenue F?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.