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237 Ovington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-05871-0069Map

Owner of record: I N Ovington Corp

237 Ovington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 74 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is I N Ovington Corp. HPD has recorded 521 housing violations here, most recently on October 6, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 73 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
521
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
419

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
73
About 99% of the building's 74 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 521

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the foyer located at apt d52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt D52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above roof in the foyer located at apt d52, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt D52

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c12a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt C12A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window 1st and 2nd window from east at south wall leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    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 a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame in the entrance located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the lower window sash at north in the kitchen located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at north in the bathroom located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the lower window sash 1st and 2nd windows from east at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve (missing knob) at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit the lower window sash at 1st and 2nd windows from east at south in the 1st room from east located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve (missing knob) at west in the 1st room from east located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit lower window sash at north in the kitchen located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at dood entry door in the bathroom located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt a31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt A31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at east 1 fire escape at front of building , 4th story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance spring at lower window sash at south 1 window in the 2nd room from east located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at south 1 fire escape , 4th story

    Sep 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt a33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''west''

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall west wall in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall, south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of hanging electrical wires at ceiling in the foyer located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet doors at north wall in the kitchen located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, east wall, west wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, baseboard at east wall, south wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall east wall in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west window frame 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall north wall in the bathroom located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt B41

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages free standing on the floor and obstructed the egress path at the apartment door entrance, at 1st public hall from east at south, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2021

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Feb 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Sep 17, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 10, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications existing appl on file with dept under appl 31006905 to repair existing parapet wall at southeast corner of bldg and sidewalk shed found improperly erected at

    Mar 12, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt D41

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt A31

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt A31

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt A31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt A31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt B41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt C44

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt C44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt C44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt C44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A41

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A41

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt D11

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt C22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt C34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt C34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt C34

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt C22

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt A33

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
74
Building area
61,000 ft²
Lot area
16,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
5871 / 69
Assessed value
$1,741,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305007, last renewed Nov 9, 2023.

Questions about 237 Ovington Avenue

Who owns 237 Ovington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is I N Ovington Corp.

Does 237 Ovington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 521 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 Ovington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 73 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 99% of its 74 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 237 Ovington Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 Ovington Avenue?

It has 74 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.