1225 Avenue R
1225 Avenue R in Gravesend, Brooklyn, has 10 open HPD violations, and 65 of 65 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: B (82/100).
Multi-family elevator · 65 units · Built 1939
StreetSpy grade: B (Good, 82/100)
- 10 open housing violations, none in the most serious class.
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 3 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 65 of 65 units are rent-stabilized; 62 on the 2007 tax bill.
Fewer open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (10 open), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 3 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
10 open violations: 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 6 class A. 3 issued in the last 12 months. 24 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2011-10-21. Newest violation issued 2025-11-24.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 81 days from issue to close for the 3 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR ,MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1G), issued 2016-09-06. HPD violation 11377612
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ,MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1G), issued 2016-09-06. HPD violation 11377611
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, window on the south wall, 1st room from the east, 6th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH, WINDOW AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6A), issued 2011-10-24. HPD violation 9167680
- Class B: Floor or stair defect, kitchen, 6th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6A), issued 2011-10-21. HPD violation 9167589
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, 4th room from the east, 1st floor. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ,THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1G), issued 2016-09-06. HPD violation 11377613
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, kitchen, 1st floor. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ,THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1G, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1G), issued 2016-09-06. HPD violation 11377614
- Class A: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom, 6th floor. PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6A), issued 2011-10-24. HPD violation 9167658
- Class A: Kitchen fixture defect, kitchen, 6th floor. REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DRAWER FRONT AT BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6A, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 6A), issued 2011-10-24. HPD violation 9167653
311 housing complaints
3 in the last 12 months, 8 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
65 of 65 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 65 in 2024, 62 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: LINCOLN REALTY, LLC. Head officer: RONALD E KATZ. Managing agent: RONALD E KATZ. This owner has 16 buildings on record, 5 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 27, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3067950047, HPD building ID 193606. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kings Hwy (B, Q), 5 min walk
- Avenue U (Q), 10 min walk
- Kings Hwy (F), 14 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 10 open (4 class B, 6 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −15 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 3 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.