557 6 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01049-0007Map

557 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2001 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Trans Jel Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 32
ECB violations: 8
HPD complaints: 26

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 8, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 18

ANon-hazardous
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.
May 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Open — Nov sent out

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IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
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.
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 9, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
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.
Nov 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 32

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 26, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 28, 2015
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 10, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work contrary to approved plans. note at roof level entrance to bulk + roof drains are shown at different location than existing. from 1st thru 5th floors kitchens and bathrooms are located different from existing. at all floors 45 degree walls exist but not shown on plans remedy: conform to approved plans
Jul 24, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

Class - 2
Missing in case of fire signs where needed. inoperative car phone. inaudible stop switch.machine room used as a storage space. inoperative emergency lighting. provide neccesary keys in order to perform inspecti
Jan 13, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dlm a
Mar 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Non-hazardous
New building occupied without a valid certifacte of occupancy. upon inspection of builidng, building was found to be occupied & dob records show no c of o was issused. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Jan 3, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Non-hazardous
New bldg #300954896 occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Nov 1, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Expired permit.upon inspection at teh above proerty new bldg. permit #300 954894 expired 7/31/00 dept. record showers no new permit issued.remedy:obtain new bldg. permit as per code.
Aug 9, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
No hand rails.upon inspection at the above property there were no hand rail on stairs from 1st to 5th fl.remedy:provide handrails as per code.
Aug 9, 2000 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Hazardous
No guard rail.upon inspection at the above property there were no guard rail at stair opening 1st to 5th fl.remedy:provide guard rail as per code.
Aug 9, 2000 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work contrary to approved plans.note at roof level entrance to bulk and roof drains are shown at different location than existing.from 1st thr 5th floor kitchens and bathrooms are located different from existin
Jul 24, 2000
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 29, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close
General
Cooking gas
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 5F
Close
General
Cooking gas
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 11, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2009 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 30, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 5F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built: 2001
Floors: 5
Residential units: 10
Building area: 7,200 ft²
Lot area: 2,400 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 307
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 1049 / 7
Assessed value: $1,587,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #377931, last renewed Aug 19, 2022.

Questions about 557 6 Avenue

Who owns 557 6 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trans Jel Realty Corp.

Does 557 6 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 6 Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 557 6 Avenue built?

City records list 2001 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 6 Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.