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970 Bay Ridge Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05879-0038Map

Owner of record: Zhu, Ben Ju

970 Bay Ridge Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zhu, Ben Ju. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 7 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south wall leading to rear yard in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north wall leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south wall leading to rear yard at cellar

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at cellar

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty front & rear apts 2 sty rear apt.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Sep 9, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 50 watt bulb entrance to bldg.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 60 watt bulbs 1st sty vestibule & pub halls all stys.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 1st sty pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles scuttle recess & 2nd sty pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 2nd sty pub hall.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apts 1st 2nd & 3rd stys.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage in disorderly hazardly manner cellar throughout.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective 40 watt bulb rear yard.

    Sep 20, 1978

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit.at time of inspection,the entire building has beenobserved in progress of being completely rewired with the installationof new electrical rough in boxes new electrical bx wiring and new elec

    Feb 22, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments.at time of inspection approved drawings#322019132&b00296953 were onsite.non conformances observed in the following aspect of r

    Feb 22, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,242 ft²
Lot area
2,300 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
38
Block / lot
5879 / 38
Assessed value
$106,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360838, last renewed Aug 12, 2022.

Questions about 970 Bay Ridge Avenue

Who owns 970 Bay Ridge Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhu, Ben Ju.

Does 970 Bay Ridge Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 970 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 970 Bay Ridge Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 970 Bay Ridge Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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