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1856 Benson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06405-0026Map

Owner of record: Benson Ave. Realty, INC.

1856 Benson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Benson Ave. Realty, INC.. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 36

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door to fire retardant metal door at public hall 1 st story to center court at eat

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at gate at fire passageway at east

    Feb 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east court yard

    Feb 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front,2nd story balcony

    Feb 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 2f vacate # 256051 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 1f vacate # 256051 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 3f vacate # 256051 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper, push, at buildng entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at walls and ceiling at 3rd story public hall

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges at north bulkhead door at roof

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide handset to allow unobstructed entry from the roof to the public hall stairs at north bulkhead door.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide handset to allow unobstructed entry from the roof to the public hall stairs at south bulkhead door.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper an d lower sash window at 3rd story public hall

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges at south bulkhead door at roof

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at east stack (front of buildng)

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    May 18, 2020

    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

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at second story balcony at building front

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south and north walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south and north walls at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 19, 2020

    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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Close

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 (C2)
Year built
1924
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,325 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
38
Block / lot
6405 / 26
Assessed value
$586,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332644, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 1856 Benson Avenue

Who owns 1856 Benson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benson Ave. Realty, INC..

Does 1856 Benson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 1856 Benson Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1856 Benson Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1856 Benson Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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