561 6 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01049-0006Map
Owner of record: 561 6th Ave Bk LLC
561 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 561 6th Ave Bk LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 53
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 93
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at lobby, 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door at east in the 5th room from east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at window at east in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at all walls and floor in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft observed at south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing and or near fire stairs at all stories at public hall
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts, members, and balconies at fire escape at east
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish at all stories at public hall
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze enamel porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at secondary egress door at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at secondary egress at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of lower sash at 2nd window from east at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer intercom from building entrance to return buzzer at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at vestibule area , 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cast iron soil pipe at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof . at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at window at east in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd and 2nd story balconies at fire escape at east
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 6
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Jul 24, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Noted at time of inspection observer loose floor boards in entryway of property along exposure #1 front entrance, repair and/or replace
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note at east and west side their exist a lean approx 9" creating a separation from adjoining property.remedy:make safe immediately provide engineers report as to the struc
Jul 24, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt QR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 17, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Locks
Nov 21, 2004 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,446 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1049 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,025,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308876, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 561 6 Avenue
Who owns 561 6 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 561 6th Ave Bk LLC.
Does 561 6 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 561 6 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 561 6 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 561 6 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.