2039 Homecrest Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-07317-0065Map
Owner of record: 2037 Homestead
2039 Homecrest Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2037 Homestead. HPD has recorded 206 housing violations here, most recently on February 7, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 206
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 292
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 206
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches past window sill, at 2nd stack from north at west at fire escape, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east and west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at vestibule
May 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule
May 19, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 20 square feet at east, west, and north walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill at approx more than 4 inches at 2nd balcony from north at east at fire escape, 3rd story
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wire around hasp eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at northside of building front at fire passage way
Aug 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to the building
Aug 21, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 f at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal riser in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil tiles at flor in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal riser in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall appx 10 sq feet in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall and ceiling appx 10sq feet in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 9, 2019 · Apt A2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps on electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temprature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated locking device installed on door in the entrance located at apt b5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
B254,5b,6a,34a,44a,48b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50-hot water heater's flueoutlets reduced; 50a-hot water temperature gauge corroded; 50b-rear flue cleanout plate missing; 50c-control cover not installed;50d-oil tan
May 14, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.class a apt created @ cellar east.partitions erected creating rooms.full kitchen w/ gas range also full 3pc bathroom created w/ water closet,wash basin
Apr 19, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Obstruction. exit passageway or corridor: total. 1) noted: both fire escape windows at 3rd floor front at south side of building are blockedby air conditioner units in windows. 2) 1 fire escape window at 4th
Jun 15, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 12, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt D3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt D3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt D1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt A2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt B1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt B5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt B1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt B1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt B5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt D1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 3, 2017 · Apt B5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 4, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt C3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7317 / 65
- Assessed value
- $446,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317760, last renewed Jul 15, 2026.
Questions about 2039 Homecrest Avenue
Who owns 2039 Homecrest Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2037 Homestead.
Does 2039 Homecrest Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 206 housing violations at this property.
Is 2039 Homecrest Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2039 Homecrest Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2039 Homecrest Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.