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2834 Stillwell Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11224BBL 3-07023-0019Map

Owner of record: Vital Sosa

2834 Stillwell Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11224. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vital Sosa. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
154

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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
17
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 96

  • 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 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ==locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2015

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jan 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd kitchen from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , west wall, east wall, north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes .. at fire escape, 2nd story

    Dec 30, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 15, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Apr 4, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jan 18, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 12, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 12, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jan 12, 2003 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bld. wall haz. defect noted: 1st fl entry, stone jamb pulling away, aprx 1 inch (south jamb) rusted rotted steel lintels and sagging throughout 1,2,3 fl windows. remedy: make all ne

    Sep 18, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian exterior building wall. hazardous, defects noted (1) 1st fl entry stone jamb pulling away aprx. 1 inch ( south jamb) (2)rusted, rotted steel lintels & sagging thro out 1, 2, 3, fl windows (3

    May 2, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Broken glass n window:second floor center window,at front of building has broken glass. remedy: make necessary repair to the satisfaction of this department.

    Dec 15, 1992

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. court yard pavement in front of bldg.and walkway to bldg. have broken-up pavement which created a tripping hazard. remedy: make necessary repair to the satisfaction of this department

    Dec 15, 1992

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:storage of material house furnitures at second fl. hallway next to ladder which lead to roof. material storage in hallway reduces the width of hallway,aslo fire-rating missing at said

    Dec 15, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg.occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy in that two family bldg. had being converted to single room occupancy approx. 11 rms .dept record show no certificate of occupancy was iss.

    Dec 15, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 26, 2005 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 27, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2004 · 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 (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
5,002 ft²
Lot area
3,194 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
313
Council district
47
Block / lot
7023 / 19
Assessed value
$347,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333827, last renewed Aug 1, 2017.

Questions about 2834 Stillwell Avenue

Who owns 2834 Stillwell Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vital Sosa.

Does 2834 Stillwell Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 2834 Stillwell Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2834 Stillwell Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2834 Stillwell Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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