8988 15 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11228BBL 3-06480-0006Map
Owner of record: Independence Grdn Owners Corp
8988 15 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1950 in Brooklyn, 11228. It has 54 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Independence Grdn Owners Corp. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on July 12, 2021. 5 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 66
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylindar lock at metal gate, building front , 1st story
Oct 18, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maxiumum allowable temperature of 130 degrees(found 138 degrees) located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exceeds the maximum allowable operating temperature of 130f ( 150f found) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at east exterior brick wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 31, 2010 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of improper vent installed 2nd story rear yard
Jul 12, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: 2 holes created in rear of masonary wall of premises 1 above second floor window one below second fl window and approx 2' from first fl window for ventilation. remedy: obtain necessary permit+approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Jul 18, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg walls,as noted:at the south exterior wall it was observed that courses of brick approx 20' @ various locations of the 2fl are loose & missing mortar of a 2 storied brick fra
Apr 17, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49.49 no check value(back flow preventer)on boiler feed line.
Apr 11, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit wor noted:two(2) holes craeated in rear masonary wall of premises one(1) above second(2rd) fl window one below second (2) fl window and approx 2' from first(1st) fl window for ventilation
Jul 18, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 24, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Sep 20, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | $410,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $325,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $310,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 54
- Building area
- 46,730 ft²
- Lot area
- 47,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 50
- Block / lot
- 6480 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,982,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 8988 15 Avenue
Who owns 8988 15 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Independence Grdn Owners Corp.
Does 8988 15 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 8988 15 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 8988 15 Avenue built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8988 15 Avenue?
It has 54 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.