8515 Avenue J

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08022-0004Map

8515 Avenue J is a walk-up apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Challenger, Yvonne. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on February 14, 2025. 23 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 37
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 36

What to know

Concern

11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Feb 14, 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

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 · 37

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 14, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt APT3
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the intermediate landing between 1st and 2nd floor at north wall at public hall stairs
Feb 6, 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective improper hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door not fire rated in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporarily installed sweep at door preventing it from being self closing in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft at east wall, 1 sq.ft at north wall. approx 2 sq.ft in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed

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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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 10 in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water not to exceed the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft at east wall, 1 sq.ft at north wall. approx 2 sq.ft in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16774625 issued 26-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... window frame at north wall (approx 2 sq ft) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16698663 issued 26-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... window frame at north wall (approx 2 sq ft) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window frame at east wall ( approx 2 sq ft) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp of 130 defrees in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit closet doors in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window frame at east wall ( approx 2 sq ft) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16698664 issued 26-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building front entrance door , 1st story
Feb 23, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 23, 2024
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt FL2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior wall partition creating 3 pc bathroom, full kitchen & also a room approx 15' x 15' w/a door. remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal
Aug 14, 2008
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt APT3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
General
Mailbox
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt FL2
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: 1960
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,100 ft²
Lot area: 5,304 ft²
Zoning: R5B
Community board: 318
Council district: 46
Block / lot: 8022 / 4
Assessed value: $78,720
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 8515 Avenue J

Who owns 8515 Avenue J?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Challenger, Yvonne.

Does 8515 Avenue J have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 8515 Avenue J 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 8515 Avenue J built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 8515 Avenue J?

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.