1255 Remsen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-08198-0019Map
Owner of record: Lawrence, Andrea
1255 Remsen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lawrence, Andrea. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2025. 3 of the 3 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 23
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 3
- BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Apr 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at electrical range at cellar
Apr 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at kitchen sink, water closet, wash basin and shower stall at cellar
Apr 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. refer to c of o# 301622661f which indicates at cellar boiler room ,storage ,i observed class a apartment with
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at cellar level, full height partition walls erected to create 2 bedrooms, full kitchen with gas stove and a 3pc bathroom (sink, toilet and shower). water and waste lines installed for th
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection i observed at cellar level water and waste lines installed for 2 bathrooms and sink at the kitchen and gas line for the stove. no permits found on file., obtain all
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection of 2 story bldg. observed at cellar created an apartment with 2 bedrooms, partition walls, 3 pcs of 2 bathrooms, kitchen with gas stove, water and waste line. dob reco
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,944 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,176 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 8198 / 19
- Assessed value
- $56,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1255 Remsen Avenue
Who owns 1255 Remsen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence, Andrea.
Does 1255 Remsen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 1255 Remsen 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 1255 Remsen Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1255 Remsen 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.