581 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01130-0002Map
Owner of record: 581 Plaza LLC
581 Vanderbilt Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 581 Plaza LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026. 9 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 39
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building enetrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building enetrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at hinges, at building front entrance door
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective left and right closet doors at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window stool at east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at lower sash at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 2R
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.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable locked door at basement
Mar 20, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Mar 20, 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 16, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 11th from bottom at 3rd story public hall stairs.
Dec 16, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 15th from bottom at 2nd story public hall stairs.
Dec 16, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 2nd story public hall.
Dec 16, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas line capped in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes at public hall, 1st story
Feb 27, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective and missing in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at west
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty west apt 1 east room. located at apt 1
Jul 1, 1988 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cans etc roof thru out.
Jul 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors cellar to 1 sty public hall.
Jul 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls thru out 4 sty west apt.
Jul 1, 1988
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 16, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 16, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted construction of sheet rock partition walls creating two rooms at cellar rear. remedy: obtain a permit or restore the cellar to prior legal condition.
May 29, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 13, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 8, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 8, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 25, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 25, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2008 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,864 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,703 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1130 / 2
- Assessed value
- $858,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #317174, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 581 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 581 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 581 Plaza LLC.
Does 581 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 581 Vanderbilt 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 581 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 581 Vanderbilt Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.