841 Bay Ridge Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05770-0061Map
Owner of record: Cheng, Hau Kuen
841 Bay Ridge Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Hau Kuen. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 56
- 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
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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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 6, 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
Open — Info 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.
Apr 8, 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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock install at the vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 27, 2023
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.
Mar 21, 2023
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 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 7, 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.
Apr 7, 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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 16, 2018
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 20, 2017
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 3, 2016
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.
Oct 7, 2015
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.
Feb 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present
Nov 12, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard at entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from south at west wall door in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -missing- located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature (158 deg. far.) exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 deg. far. at fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - 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, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
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 window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
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 door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
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 window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system n/a to boiler room , door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass lite at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 29, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling acoustic tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2012
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34950428l issued on 3/16/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for creating 2 class'a' apt in
Jun 21, 2013 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction with the dob for nov#34940356m issued on 1-21-12 for altered building occupied without c/o 2 class a apts in cellar. rem:file a cert of correction.
Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a cert of correction with the dob for nov #34940357y issued on 1-21-12 for not providing 2 means of egress from cellar apt. rem:file a cert of correction.
Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition cited in nov #34940355k issued on 1/25/12for creating 2 class'a' apts in cellar w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/code.
Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: upon inspection at cellar 2 class apts w/2 kitchens gas stoves & 2 3pc bathrooms,erected partition walls. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions.
Jan 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: at cellar level 2 class'a' apts created partition walls erected electric & plumbing changing buildings occupancy w/no filing for co as per records.
Jan 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: upon inspection at cellar a class'a' apt created w/o a 2nd means of egress. remedy: provide 2 means.
Jan 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,860 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 5770 / 61
- Assessed value
- $618,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317992, last renewed Aug 15, 2022.
Questions about 841 Bay Ridge Avenue
Who owns 841 Bay Ridge Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Hau Kuen.
Does 841 Bay Ridge Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 841 Bay Ridge 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 841 Bay Ridge Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 841 Bay Ridge Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.