255 Ovington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05871-0061Map
Owner of record: Pope John Paul 11 Senior Housing Develop Ment Fund
255 Ovington Avenue is a care facility built in 1986 in Brooklyn, 11209. The owner of record is Pope John Paul 11 Senior Housing Develop Ment Fund. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on June 23, 2026. 8 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 25
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust vent at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Feb 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6j, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 6J
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt cc, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt CC
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exeeiding the allowable tembreture of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor defective at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at fire doors at public hall, 6th story
Feb 4, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at fire door leading to community room at east at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at 1st fire door from north at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at 1st fire door from east at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at 2nd fire door from east at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section at west
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section at west
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 2F
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 7, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 27, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 11, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7676
Mar 26, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Cease use item: inoperative zone lock restrictor. class 2 item: provide designated lobby braille tags. seal hoist machine leaks. maintenance log not up to date.
Oct 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use items: 1) inoperative zone lock restrictor 2) ac feed lost when attempting to turn top of car light. class 2 items: repalce worn gibs where needed. provide designated lobby braille tags. unreadable ma
Jul 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11 16j01 25m07 39x10 61p16 69m07 42m07 40m07 16b11. 17h-where needed. 16j-braille tags where needed. 25m-per k3. 39x-light. 61p-remove pad lock. 69m-no code year. 42m-prints. 40m-ventilation per k3. 16b-desi
Mar 7, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d6,57o2,74o2,61o2,50y11. -74 clean car top
May 12, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5,30o2,57o2. 75-perform test, tag device and file e.l.e.v3 form.
Sep 26, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07l.safety edge.
Dec 5, 1992 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Ventilation system
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 26, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 18, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt CC1STF
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jun 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt 1CC
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 5K
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 1FLUNI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 1CC
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1CC
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 5CC
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 1BB
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 21, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2018 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt AA
Close - Door/window
Door
May 31, 2016 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 4K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 21, 2008 · Apt 4K
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 4K
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt CC
Close - General
Floor
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt CC
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 10, 2007 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N2)
- Year built
- 1986
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 48,778 ft²
- Lot area
- 20,994 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5871 / 61
- Assessed value
- $2,983,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #375884, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 255 Ovington Avenue
Who owns 255 Ovington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pope John Paul 11 Senior Housing Develop Ment Fund.
Does 255 Ovington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 Ovington 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 255 Ovington Avenue built?
City records list 1986 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.