83 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
83 Riverdale Avenue is a 4-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building located in Brownsville, constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Fred Ellis. The property has been facing persistent maintenance challenges, with several open violations as of 2024-2025 that warrant attention. Most notably, there are ongoing issues with apartment 3C, including defective window mechanisms, a broken bathtub, and various other maintenance concerns documented through HPD complaints and violations.
The building has also failed to comply with bedbug reporting requirements in 2023 and 2024, currently maintaining an open Class A violation for not filing the annual bedbug report. Additional concerns include a recently recorded smoking violation in March 2025, and historically, the building has experienced multiple plumbing and water-related issues, including bathtub/shower problems (2022), a slow water leak (2020), and concerns about drinking water quality (2019). The property's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with various complaints spanning different categories including door/window problems, flooring concerns, and appliance-related issues.
A significant open violation from September 2024 relates to the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. While many complaints have been addressed over time, the recurring nature of certain violations, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and maintenance in apartment 3C, suggests ongoing challenges with building management and maintenance compliance. The building's record also shows previous concerns with rodent inspection failures (2017), though no recent rodent-related violations are currently noted.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 28 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 17680 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 83 Riverdale Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 85 Riverdale Ave, New York, NY 11212
- 87 Riverdale Ave, New York, NY 11212
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