2225 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06382-0006Map
Owner of record: Benson Associates Co Partnership
2225 Benson Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 69 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Benson Associates Co Partnership. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on October 29, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 65 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 110
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 · 63
- ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety covers at electrical outlets at north, south and east walls at public hall at basement
Oct 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge jammed and obstructed fire door 1st from north at east, at public hall, section ''cellar''
Oct 31, 2024
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 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the caulking at the grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand door stops installed on entrance door to garbage room , in the front south section, at public hall, section ''cellar''
Oct 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs at the entrance to fire stair 1st from north at east, at public hall, section ''cellar''
Oct 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge jammed and obstructed fire door 1st from west at north , at public hall, section ''cellar''
Oct 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool 1st from north at east , in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6k, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 6K
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at fire door leading to laundry room at west at basement at public hall
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at fire door leading to stairs at east at basement at public hall
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at 1st fire door from north at basement at public hall
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper at building front entrance at basement
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and south walls at vestibule at basement
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and south walls at vestibule at basement
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at fire door leading to compactor room at east at basement at public hall
Mar 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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; in the entire apartment located at apt 6k, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 6K
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 4E
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
Sep 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall / 1 square feet / in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also door chain guard in the entrance located at apt 2f, 1st story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 2F
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items ... north 2 at fire escape, 5th story
Oct 11, 2016
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 at wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 12, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective, located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2014 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2014 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2014 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2014 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 13, 2014 · Apt 5H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 6, 2013 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 9, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
52j01,14j01,42m07,41b01,56y13,59y02,37y02,81t07,70o02,70m07,16m07.{recurring conditions previously cited in nov#38210949z:(52j)hoist cables crossed.(14j)adjust mirror for proper view of cab.(42m)prints missing}
Sep 1, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
56v13,40v09,42m07,41o06,72o02,71i10,52j01,52b01,14j01: 56 seal leaks, 40 remove bucket of oil (12m paints) 41, door knob,72 clean pt, 71i light, 52j uncross cales, 52b anti spins need crosbies
May 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
59y13,59y02,17h11,37y02,10m07,34o02,77o02,70o02,71i10,14h11,39m07. 56y- seal locks. 59y- clean drum. 17h- replace where needed. 37y- oil spill. 10m- two gibs per panel. 77,34,70-o - clean all build up. 71i- rep
Dec 18, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11.39o02.98bb05.100bb05.53o02.77o02.34o02.61m07.60q03.44m08.40i11.56y13.59y02.58h10.68m07.100m07.45d06.70o02.17h replace where needed 39oclean car top 98,100bb expired 2 & 5yr 53o clean for inoperative insp
Oct 17, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05,50y11,46l12,75d06.75-perform 5 yr test stay.74-secure cables guard.
Jan 10, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40b 40 b 07 provide up overspeed tripping switch and certify to proper call draft 1 one as per ansi a 17.1 section 206.4a and 206.4b 3
Apr 19, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u
Oct 25, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 6K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 6K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2A2B2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 7E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 6K
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 6K
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 27, 2020 · Apt 6K
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2016 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 1C3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 7E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 69
- Building area
- 52,542 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,552 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6382 / 6
- Assessed value
- $2,731,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #369230, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 2225 Benson Avenue
Who owns 2225 Benson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Associates Co Partnership.
Does 2225 Benson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 2225 Benson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 65 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 69 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2225 Benson Avenue built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2225 Benson Avenue?
It has 69 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.