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126 THATFORD AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11212

126 THATFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11212 is a 6-unit rental building in Brownsville, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
126 THATFORD
AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Brownsville · 11212
Neighborhood overview
Brownsville→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11212
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Brownsville
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
East New York· 0.96 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 1.26 miCrown Heights· 1.3 miEast Flatbush· 1.32 miCanarsie· 1.63 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

126 THATFORD AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Brownsville, NYC

Brownsville · Brooklyn, NY, 11212
Built 19103 floors6 unitsBBL 3035220034
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations11last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed1last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints7last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

3 Bed$3,6992 listings
5 Bed$3,5003 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$2,150
$2,142 – $6,531
1 Bed
$2,210
$2,588 – $2,914
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,688 – $2,914
3 Bed
$3,100
$3,058 – $3,700
4 Bed
$3,330
$3,650 – $3,850
$1.5k$4.4k$7.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

East New York
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,897
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.0%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
13%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
188 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
109
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
55
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
24
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
754202019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 11311 Complaints 7DOB Filings 0Evictions 1

HPDTop Violations

11 total
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    4
  • Door/Lock
    2
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    1
  • Flooring
    1
  • Water Leak
    1

311Top Complaints

7 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    3
  • Derelict Vehicles
    2
  • Dirty Condition
    2
  • Illegal Dumping
    2
  • PLUMBING
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

1 filed
  • Evictions filed
    1

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 4, 2024

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING DROP LADDER AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 2, 2023

    § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 2, 2023

    § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMar 29, 2023

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 29, 2023

    § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

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05 / 10

The landlord.

ZELIK JOSEPH

Portfolio of 17 buildingsHead officer: JOSEPH ZELIKMail: 2405 AVENUE U, BROOKLYN, NY, 11229

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.8
Averaged across 17 buildings
17
buildings
4.4
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 17 total

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  • A2784 EAST 65 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A1913 KINGS HIGHWAYBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A2603 AVENUE UBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A1 3 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A-32 GREENE AVENUEBrooklyn8.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed6 units · 3 floors
  2. nowZELIK JOSEPHOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 17 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

126 THATFORD AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.669° N, -73.910° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby3 min
The neighborhood

Brownsville

Brownsville has long been one of Brooklyn's toughest neighborhoods, but community-led organizations like the Brownsville Community Justice Center are driving change. Public housing dominates the landscape, rents are among the city's lowest, and a fierce sense of community persists.

6,348buildings tracked4.2avg LucidIQ$2,743median 1BR
84,006population$36kmedian income86%renters
AffordableResilientCommunity-RootedWorking-ClassEvolving
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
6 units · 3 floors · class S9
now
Current owner: ZELIK JOSEPH
Portfolio includes 17 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • EvictionHIGHMar 31, 2025

    Eviction Executed — Apt 3R — Possession

  • 311MEDIUMMar 7, 2025

    Illegal Dumping — Removal Request

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2025

    SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING

  • 311MEDIUMDec 13, 2024

    PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY

  • HPDHIGHDec 4, 2024

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING DROP LADDER AT BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2024

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMSep 9, 2024

    Illegal Dumping — Chronic Dumping

  • 311MEDIUMSep 9, 2024

    Dirty Condition — Trash

  • 311MEDIUMJun 29, 2024

    Dirty Condition — Trash

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    13% belowArea: $2,470
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    19% belowArea: $2,743
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    13% belowArea: $2,843
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    11% belowArea: $3,500
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    10% belowArea: $3,700
Compared to median rents in 11212

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Brownsville has long been one of Brooklyn's toughest neighborhoods, but community-led organizations like the Brownsville Community Justice Center are driving change. Public housing dominates the landscape, rents are among the city's lowest, and a fierce sense of community persists.

AffordableResilientCommunity-RootedWorking-ClassEvolving

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • ROCKAWAY AV/BLAKE AVB60
    0.2 mi5 min
  • ROCKAWAY AV/DUMONT AVB60
    0.3 mi6 min
  • ROCKAWAY AV/DUMONT AVB60
    0.3 mi7 min
  • DUMONT AV/MOTHER GASTON BLVDB14
    0.4 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 327 Dr. Rose B. EnglishElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Sid Miller AcademyK-8
    0.1 mi3 min
  • The Gregory Jocko Jackson School Of Sports, Art, And TechnologyElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • P.s. 298 Dr. Betty ShabazzElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Uncommon Brownsville South CmsCharter
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School NycK-12
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Brownsville Ascend Charter SchoolK-8
    0.4 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Kids-Centric, Inc Pal World Creative
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Trey Whitfield SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Adaptive Solutions- Hegeman
    0.9 mi17 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11212
Violent475
Property897
Quality-of-life3,789
Total incidents4,315
PRECINCT
Top precinct#73
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors3
Total units6
ClassS9
BBL3035220034

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