1220 Westchester Avenue
Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.
This building has 5 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Soundview average of 39.7.
The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts HPD violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.
The 20-story, 159-unit building at 1220 Westchester Avenue in Soundview, currently owned by 1210 Croes LLC, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most recently, between July 2026 and August 2026, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions, and multiple challenges with indoor air quality including sewage odors. The building has documented recurring mold issues, with violations issued between 2023 and 2026 in apartments 7A, 20E, and 1H, prompting classification as "Immediately Hazardous" under NYC Administrative Code. Additionally, there are active DOB violations regarding construction safety, including a partial vacate order for unsafe roof conditions from June 2025 and façade hazards requiring attention.
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Is 1220 Westchester Avenue rent-stabilized?
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Is 1220 Westchester Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
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How 1220 Westchester Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 692 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
These are the three data points that most influenced this building's score — ranked by how much weight the model placed on each one.
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| Total units | 159 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 20 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Gross area | 198,104 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
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1220 Westchester Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Aug 24, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2026 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2026. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Jul 31, 2015.
Registered contact for this building.
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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1220 Westchester Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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1220 Westchester Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10Sq Feet At East Wall In The 1St Room From North Located At Apt 3D, 3Rd Story, 2Nd Apartment From South At West Original Violation 18878384 Issued 08-May-26 Has Been Upgraded To Class B Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(3)(A) Or (B). | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 12/15/2023 | C | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... At Ceiling 10 Sq. Ftg. & West Wall Approximately 5 Sq Ft In The Bathroom Located At Apt 7A, 7Th Story, 1St Apartment From West At North Original Violation 16531259 Issued 15-Dec-23 Has Been Upgraded To Class C Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(5)(A) Or (B). | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 05/18/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Then 30 Sq Feet At Ceiling, East West And South Walls In The Bathroom Located At Apt 1H, 1St Story, 2Nd Apartment From North At East Original Violation 18947721 Issued 18-May-26 Has Been Upgraded To Class C Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(5)(A) Or (B). | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 05/04/2024 | C | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Approximately 15 Sq Ft At Ceiling In The Bathroom Located At Apt 20E, 19Th Story, 3Rd Apartment From South At West Original Violation 16954494 Issued 04-May-24 Has Been Upgraded To Class C Per Administrative Code 27-2017.3A(5)(A) Or (B). | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 06/12/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 Hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) Mdl And 28 Rcny §25-171: Replace Or Repair The Self-Closing Doors That Is Missing Or Defective Latch At 2Nd Staircase Door From North At Public Hall, 20Th Story | Violation Will Be Reinspected |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 07/14/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | Emergency | Close | 18F |
| 07/06/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | Non Emergency | Close | BLDG |
| 07/06/2026 | General – Janitor/Super | Non Emergency | Close | 12F |
| 07/03/2026 | Water Leak – Slow Leak | Non Emergency | Close | 4F |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | Indoor Air Quality | Sewage Odor | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 07/23/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 07/16/2026 | Rodent | Condition Attracting Rodents | Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | Closed |
| 07/14/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Entire Building | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 07/06/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Garbage/Recycling Storage | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2026 | 2450129 | Active | 6M | |
| 09/09/2026 | 2449940 | Active | 6M | |
| 09/08/2026 | 2449858 | Closed | 23 | 09/10/2026 |
| 08/27/2026 | 2449119 | Closed | 45 | 09/08/2026 |
| 08/25/2026 | 2448904 | Closed | 23 | 08/26/2026 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Partial Vacate Order On A Building 1210 Croes Ave Had Unsafe Filing Since 12/14/23 And No Repair Has Been Done Until Today. As Follow Up For The Unsafe Condition Has Therefore Made The Entire Roof Unable To Be Occupied. Remedy: Vacate Entire Roof | |
| 09/18/2024 | V-Dob Violation - Active | Fisphaz-Hazardous Condition (Facade) Facade Required | Cycle 9A Unsafe Report Filed | |
| 03/06/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 09/11/2024 |
| 02/21/2024 | V*-Dob Violation - Dismissed | Aeuhaz1-Fail To Certify Class 1 None | Failure To Certify Correction On Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) Ecb Violation | 06/04/2025 |
| 12/14/2023 | V-Dob Violation - Active | C-Construction Other Optional | Due To The Immediate Haz.To Public Safety At West Elevation Expo#1 21 Floor Balcony With Cracked/Spalling Balcony Curb With The Potential Haz.To The Balconies Beloved On The C Line.Remedy:Vacate All Balconies On The Balcony Line C West Elevation Exposure 1 Croes Avenue |
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 39558972K | Active | Observed 20 Story Occupied Residential Building With Side Walk Shed Erected Around Perimeter. At Time Of Inspection I Observed Damaged Parapet Walls Inadequate Netting And Missing Damaged And Unsecured Mudsills | $2,400 |
| 09/08/2026 | 39203235H | Active | Work Without A Permit. I Observed A Full Height Partition Wall With A Door Erected Inside The Dining Room Of Apartment #19A For The Creation Of Turning A 1Bdrm Apartment Into A 2 Bedroom Apartment. No Permit On | $1,250 |
| 08/11/2026 | 39557786M | Active | Observed Occupied 20 Story Occupied Building With Sidewalk Shed Erected Around Perimeter Of Building. Sidewalk Shed Was Not Maintained As Per Code. Damaged/Leaning Parapet Walls, Inadequate Netting, Missing/Dam | $2,400 |
| 07/20/2026 | 39556804M | Active | At The Time Of Inspection I Observed A Sidewalk Shed Erected Around Residential 21 Story Building. Sidewalk Shed Is Not Compliant At The Time Of Inspection. Observe Rotted Mudsills, Leaning Parapet Panels & Mis | $2,400 |
| 05/27/2026 | 39189947H | Active | 1) Missing Restrictor (Cease Use). 2) In-Car Communication Inoperative. 3) Missing 2026 Elevator Maintenance Log. | $625 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | 139538 | 5E | Possession | Justin Grossman |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2014 | $21,000,000 | D3 | Soundview |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/18/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/03/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/28/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
| 04/08/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2020 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 08/13/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 08/06/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 07/23/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 05/04/2026 | Initial | Failed For Other Reason |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | Renewal Permit With Changes | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of Light Duty Side Walk Shed.As Per Plan. | Permit Issued | 10/07/2025 |
| 03/24/2025 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Cellar | Interior Renovation At Partial Cellar Floor, To Restore To Prior Legal Condition And Resolve Violation, As Per Plans Filed Herewith | Signed-Off | 03/24/2025 |
| 04/05/2024 | Initial Permit | Sidewalk Shed | Sidewalk | Installation Of Light Duty Side Walk Shed.As Per Plan. | Permit Issued | 04/05/2024 |
| 11/24/2020 | Initial Permit | Antenna | Roof | Installation Of New Antennas And Sectors On The Rooftop (Starry - S-Nycbrx0024-P) As Per Plans. All Work Is In Compliance With Tppn 5/98. No Change To Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Permit Issued | 11/24/2020 |
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