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8 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

8 VERNON AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (14/100)

Year Built: 1931 · Units: 16

8 Vernon Avenue

F

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F

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 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.

8 Vernon Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn with 16 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 24 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 993 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11206)

3,480 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11206

Bottom tier

Avg score: 85

WorstBest in 11206

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

42Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

94Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

0Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

59Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

80Good

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 322 violations · Peak: 81 in 2023

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

564

Violations

322

Inspections

63

Financial

21

Compliance

12

Permits

6

Legal

5

Total: 993 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

303

Housing Violations→

(41 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

13.2x neighborhood avg

24

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

20.0x neighborhood avg

19

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

3.4x neighborhood avg

141

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

9.1x neighborhood avg

3

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1931

Built 95 years ago

↑Improving — 34 violations this year vs 66 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Oct 30, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389781

Oct 30, 2015

Mortgage — $2,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389794

Oct 30, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389791

Oct 30, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389805

Oct 30, 2015

Mortgage — $8,036,534

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389782

Oct 30, 2015

SMIS

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389797

Oct 30, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389798

Oct 30, 2015

SMIS — $10,085,816.88

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389793

Oct 30, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389795

Oct 30, 2015

Deed Transfer — $6,569,125.97

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389779

Oct 30, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000389800

Jun 11, 2015

SMIS

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000198705

Oct 18, 1990

DECL

Recorded

Mar 28, 1990

Mortgage — $6,416,987

Recorded

Mar 28, 1990

Agreement

Recorded

Mar 28, 1990

Agreement

Recorded

Apr 21, 1971

Deed Transfer

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.

Aug 8, 2023

Tenant Action — LISA MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 8, 2023

Mar 9, 2023

Tenant Action — LISA MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED,SKIPP TO MY LILLY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 9, 2023

Dec 31, 2018

Tenant Action — SKIP TO MY LILY

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 31, 2018

Feb 25, 2010

Tenant Action — SHINDA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION,VERNON P BUFFALO ASSOCIATES L P

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 25, 2010

Jun 4, 2009

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ANTHONY WILTSHIRE,DANIEL MATTHEW,VERNON P BUFFALO ASSOCIATES LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 4, 2009

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (3)

Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 14 days ago

OPEN

SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2D

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 12, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 27, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC — NO LIGHTING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2B

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Medium Priority (6)

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 8, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3A)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3A

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 21, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3A)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3A

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 21, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2B)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2B

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 9, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: LIVING ROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 8, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 3, 2026• 23 days ago

OPEN

ELECTRIC — LIGHTING [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 8, 2026

Resolution: HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $809,000 Exemptions: $364,050

Owner: SKIPP TO MY LILLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU ND

Year Built: 1,931

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 17,533 sqft

Units: 16

Stories: 5

Zoning: R6A

Assessed Value: $364,050

Market Value: $809,000

Other Events (10)

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 3 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 5 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 21, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 20, 2026• 7 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 19, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 13, 2026• 14 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 13, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 13, 2026• 14 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 12, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 12, 2026• 14 days ago

OPEN

FIRE ESCAPE

Complaint Type: SAFETY

Descriptor: FIRE ESCAPE

Descriptor2: WINDOW BROKEN OR BLOCKED

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 11, 2026• 16 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 10, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 16 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 10, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Mar 7, 2026• 20 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Talking

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Talking

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1931

Total Units

16

Residential Units

16

Building Class

C1

Location

BBL

3017580009

Zipcode

11206

Location

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Property Owner

SKIPP TO MY LILLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU ND

Registered owner of 8 Vernon Avenue

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9

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F

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

23

Avg Health

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