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251 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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DOB Complaints
47
311 Housing Calls
30
Housing Violations
15
Permits

Risk Assessment

82
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 82% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 251 Central Avenue

251 Central Avenue is a 3-story, 48-unit residential building constructed in 1982 and currently owned by Timothy Henkel. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and May 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints have triggered multiple HPD inspections, though access was often not granted, and some resulted in violations.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent hot water supply problems, with violations issued in late 2024 specifically citing inadequate hot water availability in apartments 1A and 2D. Additional concerns include water supply plumbing issues documented in April 2025, and several active DOB violations for failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2023-2024. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025, with the most recent inspections in 2025 indicating rat activity.

While the building has maintained a zero record of bedbug infestations between 2022-2025, and most historical violations have been resolved, the pattern of heat/hot water issues, ongoing rodent presence, and failure to maintain required safety inspections suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also been subject to violations related to heating system access and improper notice postings, though these were generally resolved following inspection and correction. Recent pattern of complaints indicates continuing tenant concerns about building systems, particularly heat and water infrastructure.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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251 Central Avenue Report Contents

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251 Central Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 48
Year built 1982
Total area 49520 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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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.
30
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
47
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
29
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
15
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 239 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 241 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 243 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 245 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 247 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 249 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 251 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 124 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 127 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 129 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 131 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 133 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 135 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 137 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 139 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 141 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 143 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 140 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 160 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 222 Wilson Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 239 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 241 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 243 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 245 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 247 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 249 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 251 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 124 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 127 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 129 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 131 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 133 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 135 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 137 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 139 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 141 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 143 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 140 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 160 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 222 Wilson Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 239 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 241 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 243 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 245 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 247 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 249 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 251 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 124 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 127 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 129 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 131 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 133 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 135 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 137 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 139 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 141 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 143 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 140 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 160 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 222 Wilson Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 239 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 241 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 243 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 245 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 247 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 249 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 251 Central Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 124 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 127 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 129 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 131 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 133 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 135 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 137 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 139 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 141 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 143 Harman St, New York, NY 11221
  • 140 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 160 Himrod St, New York, NY 11221
  • 222 Wilson Ave, New York, NY 11221

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251 Central Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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251 Central Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not 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 251 Central 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
2025-05-182025-05-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-182025-05-20Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-192025-05-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-062025-05-10Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-072025-05-09Heat/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 251 Central 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
2024-12-27CCloseNone2D§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD.2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16CCloseNone1A§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-16CCloseNoneNone§ 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 MISSING2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 251 Central Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-19 06:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-18 17:14HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-05-18 14:26HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-07 02:57HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-06 20:08PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 251 Central Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-22CLOSEDCSE: Tracking Compliance2025-05-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 251 Central Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 251 Central Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 251 Central 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
2025-01-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-01-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-01-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2025-01-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-210002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 251 Central Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-21ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-27InitialRat Activity
2024-09-27ComplianceRat Activity
2024-08-09InitialRat Activity
2024-04-14BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 251 Central Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 251 Central Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

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DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 251 Central Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-05-2139114848XHOPE GARDENS 1 LLC WAVECRFAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEATING SYSTEM AS PER HMC 27-2033; I CALLED BOTH PHONE NUMBERS DISPLAYED LEFT MESSAGES NO RESPONSE; 27-MISCRESOLVE250.0250.0
2021-02-2539036783NSTEVEN LEWISBLR SAFETY VLV LEAK MC1006.6/ OPENING IN GAS METER ROOM DOOR FCGAPPENDEX E/ COMBUSTION AIR NOT BUILT TO PLAN FGC106.7/ CONDENSATE DRAIN INCORRECT FGC503.4.1/ COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE NOT UP30" FGC304.4.3; MC-MISC,RESOLVE0.00.0
2021-02-2539036767NSTEVEN LEWISBLR FLUE LEAKING CONDENSATE AT CONNECTION TO BLR FGC503.4.1/ COMBUSTION AIR DUCT NOT PER PLAN FGC106.7/ DOMESTIC RE CIRCULATOR NOT PER PLAN FGC106.7/ BLR GAS PIPING UNSUPPORTED FGC APPENDIX E; FGC-MISC, COMPLYRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 251 Central 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 251 Central 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 251 Central 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 251 Central Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 251 Central Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 251 Central 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 251 Central Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 251 Central Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 251 Central 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.

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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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