Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
High Confidence
This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution
Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.
1996 Avenue T is a two-family home built in 1950 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 24 open Class C hazardous violations among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 138 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small postwar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11223)
6,700 buildings in this zip code
0th
Better than 0% of buildings in 11223
Bottom tier
Avg score: 94
WorstBest in 11223
Alerts
Open Critical Violations
This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
0Critical
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
0Critical
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
80Good
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
49Poor
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↑Improving — 0 violations this year vs 81 last year
Sale History
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Jan 15, 2015
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000017715
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Mortgage
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Jul 24, 2024
Tenant Action — JACK AINI
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jul 24, 2024
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
Critical Issues (2)
Code Violation
Mar 12, 2025• 1 year ago
ACTIVE
Construction: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DEPT. OF BUILDING RECORDS. LEGAL 2 FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR — $12,500 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $12,500
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $12,500
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: AINI JACK
Law: 28-118.3.2 OCC CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR DOB RECORDS
Code Violation
Mar 12, 2025• 1 year ago
ACTIVE
Construction: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED WITH WATER AND WASTE — $12,500 penalty
Type: Construction
ECB Status: ACTIVE
Severity: CLASS - 1
Penalty: $12,500
Amount Paid: $0
Balance Due: $12,500
Hearing: DEFAULT
Respondent: AINI JACK
Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
High Priority (3)
Safety Complaint
Mar 14, 2025• 1 year ago
Y3
DOB Complaint #45
Category: 45
Disposition: Y3
Disposition Date: 03/14/2025
Inspection Date: 03/14/2025
Unit: Q-L
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1STFLO)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1STFLO
Space Type: BEDROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 1, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 6, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1FL)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1FL
Space Type: PRIVATE HALL
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 29, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt FIRSTF)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: FIRSTF
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 4, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Aug 2, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt FIRSTF)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: FIRSTF
Space Type: BEDROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Jul 4, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
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