250 Brook Avenue
Composite verdict
This 111-year-old, 5-floor walk-up at 250 Brook Avenue has 13 open HPD violations — including 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) and 5 Class B (hazardous) — earning an HPD grade of F with a score of 0. The area's 311 data shows 239 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past 12 months, which is the single biggest concern for a building of this age. Noise is also a documented problem: 329 noise-related 311 calls in the past year earned an F grade, with street/sidewalk noise (141 calls) as the dominant type. On the positive side, 12 of 14 units appear rent-stabilized with zero deregulations since 2007, and no bedbug infestations are on record for the past 3 years.
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- HPD shows 5 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — what are they specifically, and what is the landlord's timeline to resolve each one before lease signing?
- 311 records show 239 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in this area over the past 12 months — has this building had heat or hot water outages, and what is the boiler's age and service history given the building was built in 1915?
- The noise grade is F with 329 complaints in the past year, including 141 street/sidewalk noise calls — what floor is the available unit on, and are windows double-paned or otherwise soundproofed?
- There are 5 Class B (hazardous) violations open in addition to the Class C violations — can you provide the full HPD violation list and confirm which, if any, affect the specific unit being offered?
- The building is 111 years old and listed as a walk-up with stores — what major systems (plumbing, electrical, facade) have been updated, and are there any active DOB permits or construction orders on file?
- Crime score is 42/100 with a D grade and 120 nearby incidents including 18 violent offenses — what building security measures are in place, such as a functioning intercom, door locks, and lighting in the entry and stairwells?
- Inspect the boiler room or mechanical areas if accessible, and check radiators and hot water in the unit — 239 area HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and a 111-year-old building make heating infrastructure the highest physical risk to verify.
- Walk all five floors of the stairwells and examine common areas for signs of the open HPD violations: peeling paint, water damage, pest evidence, or structural deterioration that would indicate deferred maintenance beyond what's already cited.
- Stand outside the building at the time of day you'd typically be home and assess street noise levels directly — the F-grade noise rating with 141 street/sidewalk complaints means the ambient environment matters, especially for lower-floor units in this walk-up.
250 Brook Avenue sits in Bronx, ZIP 10454. The closest subway is Brook Av (6) (1-minute walk), served by the 6 line. Nearby public schools include P.S. 030 Wilton (grades Pre-K to 5), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 329 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 42/100 safety score.
- Class C · 5 open · penalty 75 · (15/ea)
- Class I · 1 open · penalty 15 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 5 open · penalty 25 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 2 open · penalty 2 · (1/ea)
- Jun 24, 2025 "THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ORDERS ALL PLUMBING WORK UNDER PERMIT NUMBER STOPPED IMMEDIATELY #220220865 DUE TO…"
- May 27, 2025 "REMEDY: TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC, INSTALL A SIDEWALK SHED ALONG EXPO #4 ( EAST 138 ST), STARTING APPROX 20' FROM…"
- May 25, 2025 "OBSERVED FACADE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, FACADE CORNER OF EXP#4 (EAST 138 STREET) AND EXP#3 HAS CRACK FROM 2ND F…"
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- P.S. 030 Wilton
- P.S. 043 Jonas Bronck
- Brook Av (6)
- Cypress Av (6)
- 3 Av-138 St (6)
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