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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 21, 2025

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
1
About 2% of the building's 55 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

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 · 51

  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 6th story

    May 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Refit door leading to fire stairs at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 30, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 17, 2026Non-market transferCoops - elevator apartments—
Dec 8, 2025$200,000Coops - 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.