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254 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11208
A-
LucidIQ Score
254 RIDGEWOOD
AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
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  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

East New York · 11208
Neighborhood overview
East New York→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11208
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in East New York
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
East New York· 1.47 miEast New York· 1.6 miBrownsville· 2.41 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 2.43 miCanarsie· 2.97 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 2 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

254 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for East New York, NYC

East New York · Brooklyn, NY, 11208
Built 19013 floors3 unitsBBL 3041250012
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsJAOwned byJORGE AVILES2 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A-
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0.0 / 5
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Brooklyn · 0 reviews
14 open violations across 3 units (4.7/unit); 1BR rents +19% vs neighborhood median — but prewar building (1901, 125 years old).
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations14last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age125 ybuilt 1901
311 complaints0last 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
February
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to February.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$2,210
$1,850 – $1,894
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,800 – $2,888
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,999 – $3,450
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.5k$2.9k$4.3k
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
117 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
56
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
37
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
221102020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 14311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

14 total
  • Pest Infestation
    6

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    3
  • Water System
    1
  • General Construction/Plumbing
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 18, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 10, 2025

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 26, 2024

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 11, 2024

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 14 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

JORGE AVILES

Portfolio of 2 buildingsOWNER: GEORGE AVILESMail: 58 LOGAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11208

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
B+7.8
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
3.9
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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  • B170 GRAHAM AVENUEBrooklyn7.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1901Building constructed3 units · 3 floors
  2. nowJORGE AVILESOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2022-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

254 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.684° N, -73.879° W
48
Walk
26
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
7 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

East New York

The eastern stretch of East New York borders Queens and has a distinctly suburban feel — detached houses, quiet blocks, and a predominantly Caribbean and Latino community. The Gateway Center mall provides shopping, and the area is slowly attracting new development.

10,820buildings tracked4.6avg LucidIQ$1,863median 1BR
108,180population$56kmedian income72%renters
Suburban FeelAffordableQuietDiverseFamily-Oriented
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1901
Building constructed
3 units · 3 floors · class C0
now
Current owner: JORGE AVILES
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

16 events
  • HPDLOWMay 5, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 18, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMSep 21, 2025

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • HPDLOWJun 10, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 26, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMNov 2, 2024

    General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded

  • HPDLOWApr 11, 2024

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2024

    Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)

  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2023

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMJun 19, 2023

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    19% aboveArea: $1,863
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    11% belowArea: $2,800
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    9% belowArea: $3,400
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11208

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The eastern stretch of East New York borders Queens and has a distinctly suburban feel — detached houses, quiet blocks, and a predominantly Caribbean and Latino community. The Gateway Center mall provides shopping, and the area is slowly attracting new development.

Suburban FeelAffordableQuietDiverseFamily-Oriented

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

26
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • FULTON ST/NORWOOD AVT430
    0.1 mi3 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/LOGAN STQ24T430
    0.3 mi5 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/MILFORD STQ24
    0.3 mi6 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/HALE AVQ24
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 065Elementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • P.s. 938Elementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • M.s. 935Middle School
    0.2 mi5 min
  • P.s. 108 Sal AbbracciamentoElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First East New York Charter School 2Charter
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Nyc 17Charter
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Nyc 18Charter
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic AcademyElementary
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Followers Of Jesus SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi7 min

At a glance

Year built1901
Floors3
Total units3
ClassC0
BBL3041250012

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