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257 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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DOB Complaints
10
311 Housing Calls
5
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 257 3rd Avenue

257 3rd Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story residential building located in Gowanus, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Angel Rodriguez. The property has experienced recurring issues with building-wide heating and hot water systems over the past several years, with the most recent complaint registered in November 2023 and several similar emergencies documented throughout 2022. These heating system outages have prompted multiple HPD inspections and emergency responses, though in some cases, violations were not issued or the systems were reported as restored.

The building currently has two open Class C violations from 2022: one regarding missing or defective window guards in apartment 2B, and another concerning hot water provision at fixtures in the same unit. Additional historical concerns include a problematic radiator in the 4th story hallway noted in October 2022, and access issues during inspections in May 2022. The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting history, with no recorded infestations or eradications in any unit from 2019 through 2024, suggesting effective management of this potential issue.

However, the property has faced challenges with heating system access and maintenance, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations related to the heating system and hot water provision. The building's heating system appears to be a recurring point of concern, with emergency complaints documented in both spring and fall seasons of 2022, as well as a recent November 2023 complaint. Records from earlier years show rodent activity in 2017 and 2018, but no recent pest control issues have been reported. The current bedbug report for the period 2023-2024 shows no infestations, while previous years' reports (2019-2022) consistently documented zero infested units.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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257 3rd Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Gowanus.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 6160 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
5
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
10
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
3
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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257 3rd Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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257 3rd Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 257 3rd Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-11-022023-11-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-062022-10-10Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-092022-10-10Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-032022-10-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-042022-10-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 257 3rd Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-03ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-11-05CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 MISSING INFORMATION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2022-10-09CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
2022-10-05COpenNone2B§ 27-2043.1 HMC 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 = 2, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2022-05-14COpenNone2B§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2022-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 257 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-02 07:53HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-10-09 07:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-10-06 07:32HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-10-04 18:30HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2022-10-03 19:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 257 3rd Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 257 3rd Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-040002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-02-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 257 3rd Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-04-19ComplianceFailed for Other R
2018-04-13InitialFailed for Other R
2017-12-27InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 257 3rd Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 257 3rd Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 257 3rd Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 257 3rd Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 257 3rd Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 257 3rd Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 257 3rd Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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