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176 28 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06915-0041Map

Owner of record: 246 Sears Road Realty Corp

176 28 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 246 Sears Road Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 5 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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
2
About 22% of the building's 9 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 · 47

  • 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
  • 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 3, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    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 22, 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 22, 2022

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 28, 2019

    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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    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 16, 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 2, 2016

    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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2014 · Apt C1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 14, 2014 · Apt C1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical switch at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover plate at electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector : inoperative located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall (inside base cabinet) in the kitchen located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the private hallway , the 2nd room from east, the 3rd room from east at south, the foyer located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 13, 2011 · Apt C1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front in the foyer located at apt 3-a, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2000 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in northeast room in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 3-a, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2000 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings in northwest & northeast rooms in the 1st bedroom 2 from north at west located at apt 3-a, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2000 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak ceilings in northeast & in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 3-a, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2000 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3-a, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2000 · Apt 3-A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective return buzzer with exposed wire from 2 sty southwes tapt 2a street entrance door to building. , section '' ''

    May 7, 1999 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires junction box front entrance to bldg.

    Dec 12, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Dec 12, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal fence north front bldg r39.

    Nov 21, 1991

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty southwest apt 2c bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 2 sty southwest apt 2c bathroom er1. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty southwest apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Jun 29, 1987 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear north.

    May 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north court.

    May 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony south.

    May 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods south.

    May 28, 1980

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection ,observed electrical work performed without any dob permits on file ,observed several electrical receptacles removed from the walls and ceilings , obtain permit

    Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 8, 2014 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2012 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
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  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 28, 2011 · Apt C1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 26, 2010 · Apt 3A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1965
Floors
3
Residential units
9
Building area
8,975 ft²
Lot area
6,968 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
6915 / 41
Assessed value
$538,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #373905, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 176 28 Avenue

Who owns 176 28 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 246 Sears Road Realty Corp.

Does 176 28 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 176 28 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 22% of its 9 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 176 28 Avenue built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 176 28 Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

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