2255 Benson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06383-0006Map
Owner of record: Benson Associates Co Partnership
2255 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 43 housing violations here, most recently on June 14, 2026. 15 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 63 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 51
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 · 43
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at east at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 14, 2026
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at north wall at compactor closet, 2nd story
Jun 14, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
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 2f, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 2f, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 7g, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 7G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6g, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 6G
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 proper frame missing at lobby, 1st story
Jan 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to the floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub drain area in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub shower system in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2017 · Apt 3A
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
Jun 21, 2017
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
Jun 21, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
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 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 2nd story, 4th apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 16
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 27, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 15, 2018
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
May 1, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5360
Sep 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5360
Sep 25, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
3314.1at inspection of the 7-story building undergoing facade operations, the pipe scaffold at exp. #4 was not maintained. missing pins, loose planking, and large openings in the debris netting created a hazard
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 7 story building, i observed supported pipe scaffold at exposure #4 upon review of the department record it reveal that supported pipe scaffold permit as being expired from 04-
May 19, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 7 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1,2 and 4 and at exposure #3 there were no overhead protection for adjacent property driveway, "c" hooks and pa
May 19, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 7 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1,2 and 4. upon review of the department record it reveal that sidewalk shed permit as being expired from 04-21
May 19, 2026
Resolve - Class - 1
28-323.8 and rcny 103-13(5)failure to secure public safety and/or makethe building structure and appurtenances conform to the administrativecode after unsafe notification filed by qpsi unsafe b0005534.note:at t
Aug 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
14-j-01/01-b-01/17-h-11/42-g-11/56-y-13/61-g-11/59-y-11/80-b-07/90-i-11/60-x-10/32-h-11/14-m-07/03-x-10/67-l-10-14j-adjust for proper view of cab/01-b-door does not fully open when activated/17m-replace where
Jul 20, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
67l10,14j01,03x10,56y13,59y11,41w06,41j01,16t07,76o02,11t07,61g11.(67l)disconnected (14j)adjust for proper view.(03x)fan.(56y)seal leaks.(59y)clean drum,change pads.(41w)not self locking/closing.(41j)adjust.(16
Sep 14, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
14j01,10h11,17h11,61g11,56v13,59v02,45u15,17u15,32h11,53o02,39m07,5j01,34o02,71m07: 14j adjust for proper view, 10/17h replace where needed,61g unreadable fuses, 56v seal leaks, 59y clean drum, 45/27u current
May 14, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11.17m07.53o2. 17h,m replace provide missing where needed 52.53 y.o for proper inspection 56y seal lleaks 59y clean drum 40y remove oil bucket 70o clean pit 10m provide 2nd gib 77.34-o clean build up
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u 40b 40 b 07 provide up overspeed tripping switch and switch and certify to proper calibration as per amsi 17.1 sections 206.4a 20604b 3
Apr 19, 1999
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
75u
Oct 25, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 12, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 5H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 7E
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 7E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 7G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2010 · Apt 7G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2009 · Apt 2J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2J
Close - General
Doors
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
Close - General
Windows
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 5L
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
- 54,210 ft²
- Lot area
- 14,113 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6383 / 6
- Assessed value
- $2,405,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367951, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 2255 Benson Avenue
Who owns 2255 Benson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Associates Co Partnership.
Does 2255 Benson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 2255 Benson Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 63 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 69 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2255 Benson Avenue built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2255 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.