2131 Schenectady Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07872-0023Map
Owner of record: Shabnam, Ghuzala
2131 Schenectady Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Shabnam, Ghuzala. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 18 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 40
- HPD complaints
- 1
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 19, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 29, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 15, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 14, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 19, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit; remedy; stop all work immediately, make site safe
Jan 6, 2010
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 13, 2005
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 40
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #39136500m. no permit/approved plans on file to erect iron fence at exposure 1 of property., comply with commissioner's order
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection commercial vehicle parked in driveway . in violation of residential zoning . previously written, no correction #39072154z., conform to parking regulations; removed commercial vehicles.
Jan 26, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed a fence built in the driveway without a permit. previously written # 39083112y and no correction in 3yrs., obtain permit; remove fence or obtain permits for work done
Jan 26, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection the respondent has failed to comply with the commissioner's orders contained in summons #'39072155k, issd on 10/17/2022 for front yard fence exceeds the required hght limit in r3-2 zd. the
Apr 5, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Zoning non-compliance relevant the permitted front yard (obstruction) fence-height in residential districts (not more than 4 feet height), zr 23-44: atoi on a 2-story, 2-family (r3-2) building, observed the fen
Oct 17, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner, 28-301.1: atoi, on a 2-story, 2-family, nfp building, observed the leaders, draining rainwater from roof-gutters, are not connected to a storm drain or a
Oct 17, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. accessory off street parking shall be used for private passenger vehicles used by the residences (no commercial vehicles. no dead storage), zr 25-41:
Oct 17, 2022 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#39007049x issued on 08-05-2019 and to fiel a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.unlawfully continued work w
Oct 4, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work contrary to previously issued stop work order dated: 01/06/10. a construction worker issued in masonry construction activities at exposure#3 cellar entrance. , comply with stop work order; stop all work.
Aug 5, 2019 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Building located in r32general residence district. observed white color rv parked at exposure#4 without license plate. two vehicles parked at exposure#2. , conform to parking regulations
May 20, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. at time of inspection observed illegally loading platform w/o plate parked in driveway, also garage converted to storage for reconstruction tools contrary to cofo and constr
Mar 21, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 34822308k issued on 1/6/10 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply w/ commissioner's order &/or file a c
Jan 24, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w.the commissioner's order contained in nov#35188413n issued 10/29/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit.work w.o a permit.three
Oct 29, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35177082y issued on 05/25/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: no document filed for work w/o a permit as stated full
Jul 20, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: full swo 010610c1806rg263033 was issued 01/01/2010; (2) at time of inspection the swo is still active obsered: (i)interior renovation
May 25, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o.noted the job#302083563-alt1 is not signed-off.the permit expired 8/4/08.observed the bldg is completely occupied.rem obtain a valid c of o.
Jun 3, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
Vio of parking regulations in a residential district comm pickup truckmarked"champion construction service corp with nys comm plates parked in driveway @ time of insp.rem:conform to parking regulation.
May 5, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Violation parking regulations in a residential district. note: 2 commercial trucks w/plate #59513ma and 59514ma stored in driveway on premises. 1 red truck w/plate #59513ma and 1 white truck w/plate #59514ma
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district. note: commercial vehicles stored on premises in a r3-2 residential zoning district. one red truck w/plate #59513ma & white commercial truck w/plate #59514ma also parked on
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district. note: exterior rear yard and adjoining lot 2129 schenectady ave is being used for storage of construction material and equipment in a residential district contrary to zoning
Mar 19, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Illegal use in a residential district. observed residential premises in r3-2 zone used as contractor supply yard with materials,scaffolds cement mixer & two commercial trucks in storage at site. rem:discontinue
Mar 16, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in a residential district note: contractors yard at location. excessive storage of construction material. commercial dump truck,concrete mixer, sections of scaffolding, ladders, cables, aluminum
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob records converting front - side and rear yard into contractors supply yard. note - commercial dump truck, cement mixer, scaffolding sections, ladder, aluminum planks, cables, wood
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district - noted: dump truck parked in front driveway signage architectural design. also -commercial cement mixer on front lawn. violations previously issued -
Jan 14, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Vio of parking regulations in a residential district note in sideyard of 2131 white ford truck nys commercial plate # 96997jz w/ signage architectual & design renovation parked in sideyard remedy: remove truck
Aug 27, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential zoning district r3-2. noted: side & rear yard being used as contractor's yard, observed construction material scaffolding, mixing concrete (machine) and other construction equipment
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec. zr631(a)(2). zoning non-conforming regarding # of curb cut. notedat front of property observed 2 curb cuts 10' each, 1 at right side leading to rear garages (legal one) & other 1 at lt. side. illegal, done
May 26, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. work noted: metal chain link fence 8'high x 60'long erected at north side yard (left) of bldg premises. remedy: obtain permit if feasible.
Jan 6, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall: note: fire escape metal bracket disconnected causing the fire escape to seperate from the second floor. fire escape is in danger of collapsing to the sideyard.remedy
Feb 17, 2006 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove/store combustible or other materi-als from site. note: const'n materials (lumber) & const'n debris were observed thru-out this const'n site. remedy: store materials properly.
Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. note: a 6' section of the job-site fence at front of this const'n site has broken away & was seen laying on some const'n materials. also, no fence (job-site) has been provided at the
Nov 30, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comly with an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb # 34480833l sections of the building have been demolished and construction work performed ( vertical and horizontal e
Nov 2, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
No job site fence. note : no job site fence has been provided at the rear and the two sides ( north and south) of this demolation / construction site. remedy : provide fence
Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
No permit for fence. note:plywood construction fence erected at front of construction site without a permit obtain from this department. remedy: obtain permit for fence.
Oct 3, 2005 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous. defect is firescape metal bracket disconnected causing fire escape to separating from sideof 2nd flr bldg and in danger of collaping at side yard below. remedy:
Sep 6, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safely and properly remove 1 store combustible material or other material 1 debris. construction lumber stored in front yard has dislodged front gate and is causing gate to lean toward public sidewal
Jul 13, 2005 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. job stopped 6-24-05(violation filed) plywood sheets used to replace missing metal front fence & gate has rusted nail protruding with
Jul 13, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:demolition of section opf interior and exterior of existing building.new vertical and horizontal enlargement at front and rear.new 3rd floor addition in progress.new rear extens
Jun 24, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping note an accumulation of construction debris at various location at lot at sides and rear of building creating a hazardous condition.remedy:stop all work immediately.mak
Jun 24, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
No job site fence.note:alteration work in progress at front,rear and new 3 floor addition in progress with no construction fence provided at site creating a hazardous condition.remedy:stop all work immediately
Jun 24, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7872 / 23
- Assessed value
- $62,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367381, last renewed Oct 8, 2004.
Questions about 2131 Schenectady Avenue
Who owns 2131 Schenectady Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shabnam, Ghuzala.
Does 2131 Schenectady Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 2131 Schenectady Avenue 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 2131 Schenectady Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2131 Schenectady Avenue?
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.