2939 Avenue Y
Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07422-0040Map
Owner of record: 2939 Ave Y Tenants Corp
2939 Avenue Y is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 55 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2939 Ave Y Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2025. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 82
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
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 · 51
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at all story public hall incinerator closet not self-closing at public hall
Apr 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 18, 2023 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 18, 2023 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall behind water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 18, 2023 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 18, 2023 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 6th story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd door from east at north ( lobby level) leading to laundry room and meter room at public hall
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at laundry room
May 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 5C
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 6th story balcony, east stack at building front
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd and 5th story balconies, west stack at building front
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Refit door leading to fire stairs at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash interior glass pane in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective tub and wash/basin hot water shot off valve in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures to washbasin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at top sash north 1 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2012 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2012 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 7, 2009 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2008 · Apt 4J
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 4th apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2006 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 6 sty apt 6c. located at apt 6c
Apr 13, 1990 · Apt 6C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 6 sty apt 6c. located at apt 6c
Apr 13, 1990 · Apt 6C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 5 sty apt 5g. located at apt 5g
Apr 13, 1990 · Apt 5G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors incinerator hopper all stys pub halls.
Apr 6, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling walls and trim around window rear room 2 sty apt 2c. , section '' ''
Apr 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall & ceilings of rear east room 1 sty rear east apt 1c. located at apt 1c
Apr 6, 1990 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall & ceiling front east & rear east rooms at window 2 sty rear east apt 2c er1. , section '' ''
Apr 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty apt 1c. , section '' ''
Apr 6, 1990 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 16
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Aug 4, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Machine brake defective tension spring and bolt for the arm fell off. must have the capacity plus 125% for re-inspection (cu). top of car escape hatch not secure (cu).
Apr 28, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
Dec 4, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions. periodic inspection of exterior walls or appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u.
Feb 3, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt ACTIVE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt ACTIVE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt ACTIVE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 27, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 2G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 2G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 6H
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 6H
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Mar 19, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Doors
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 17, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 4J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt 6A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Floor
Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 4J
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $200,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 55
- Building area
- 44,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7422 / 40
- Assessed value
- $2,543,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #371327, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 2939 Avenue Y
Who owns 2939 Avenue Y?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2939 Ave Y Tenants Corp.
Does 2939 Avenue Y have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 2939 Avenue Y rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 55 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2939 Avenue Y built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2939 Avenue Y?
It has 55 residential units and 57 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.