523 12 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01097-0048Map
Owner of record: 521 12th Street Properties
523 12 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 521 12th Street Properties. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on March 5, 2024. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 110
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 · 56
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at heat riser pipe in the 7th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet at all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 3L
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.
Nov 20, 2023
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.
Mar 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 3rd window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at baseboard at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building street entrance
May 24, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand ddorstop installed on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building street entrance door
May 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north, the 4th room from north, the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective all mailboxes (locks brocken) at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 9; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 16, 2006
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 16, 2006
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Aug 16, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 20, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 16, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 13, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 11,732 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,944 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1097 / 48
- Assessed value
- $1,662,750
- Landmark / historic district
- Park Slope Historic District
HPD registration #338114, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 523 12 Street
Who owns 523 12 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 12th Street Properties.
Does 523 12 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 523 12 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 523 12 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 523 12 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.