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839 Avenue Z

Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07223-0048Map

Owner of record: Kuang, Victor Chou

839 Avenue Z is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kuang, Victor Chou. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 18 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 29

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 8, 2024

    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 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
  • 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 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
  • 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 7, 2021

    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 29, 2019

    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 15, 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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall light fixture entrance to bldg.

    Apr 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceilings 2 sty apt all rooms.

    Apr 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & waterbugs 2 sty apt.

    Apr 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty apt rear west & front east rooms.

    Apr 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt.

    Apr 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts.

    Oct 3, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt lee.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 50 watts bulb entrance to bldg front.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 2 sty apt thru out r18.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 2 sty apt thru out r19.

    Jun 17, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 50 watts.

    Jan 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.

    Jan 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail south entrance to bldg from court yard r11.

    Aug 25, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb entrance to bldg.

    Jun 13, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail entrance to bldg.

    Jun 6, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective brick stairs 1 to 6 entrance to bldg.

    Jun 6, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 2, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit ill. work noted:at westside of property by rear yard a6 1/2-7ft curb cut created.curb cut is located on hubbard st side of corner property.remedy:obtain permit for curb cut work or obtain permit

    Oct 17, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is:1 windows broken at various locations atall sides of building. 2 facia board's on garage broken and missing. remedy:make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Oct 7, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,730 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
313
Council district
48
Block / lot
7223 / 48
Assessed value
$72,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #325288, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.

Questions about 839 Avenue Z

Who owns 839 Avenue Z?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kuang, Victor Chou.

Does 839 Avenue Z have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 839 Avenue Z 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 839 Avenue Z built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 839 Avenue Z?

It has 3 residential units.

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