555 Carlton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01137-0012Map
Owner of record: Bruce Allan Orwall 2025 Revocable Living Trust
555 Carlton Avenue is a two-family home built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bruce Allan Orwall 2025 Revocable Living Trust. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 107
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 173
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 107
- 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, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entery door in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at the front entry door to the basement
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective front entry door to the basement
Feb 20, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls throughout in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. .. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt grd
Feb 20, 2020 · Apt GRD
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. .. in the 1st room from east located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor in the 1st room from east located at apt ground, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the staircase leading to the building entrance from the street at front areaway
Jul 31, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioners and other household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ..... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash north 4 window pane in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ......... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story
Jun 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for 3 sty. apt.4
Mar 26, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy located at apt bldg, 3rd story
Mar 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 4, 3rd story
Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of duplex apt. subdevided into 2 apartments nofire egress provided in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailbox at 1st story public hall vestibule
Feb 1, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door hinge in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from 1st story public hall vestibule to apt #4
Feb 1, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mail boxes vestibule 1st story public hall
Dec 7, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all storys at public hall
Dec 7, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling all storys at public hall
Dec 7, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls and floor in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell entrance to building
Dec 7, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 1, 2026
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Installation of 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exposure 1 of premises
May 6, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 23, 1990
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 23, 1990
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guardrails. at the time of inspection for job # b00970739-i1-gc i observed guard rail system improperly installed to preven
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment. at the time of inspection of active construction site b00970739-i1-gc, i observed 8-foot-high con
Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, did a search in bis which alerted me that sidewalk shed permit was expired from date: 02-04-2021. this creates a hazardous condition for public and property.r
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1 with the following objection inoperable light bulbs. this create a hazardous condition for pedestrian using t
Apr 24, 2023 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications-sidewalk shed under no light.note at the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed on pedestrian walkway with no lights provided or required.
Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.sidewalk shed.note at the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed on walkway at exp1 with permit expired.not renewed as required.b00349457-
Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site expired permit.construction shed(permit#b00349457-i1-sh)is still erected after having an expirationdate of 2/4/2021.there are no permits on file for a renewal.remedy:com
Sep 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications-no underside lighting provided.at time of inspection of a sidework shed at the aboveaddress i observed that there were no underside lighting provided to p
Oct 27, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35451763z issued on 01/11/20 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. at the time ofinspection,i observed sidewalk shed installed not as per code at exp#1. posts are sitting on multiple planks(mudsills)7 wood planks under
Jul 20, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 2
At time of inspection, failure to file certificate of correction for ecb summons #35451763z, file a certificate of correction
May 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure ot maintain buldings wall(s) or appurtenances;noted:at time ofinspection observed at front exterior of building decorative cornice above 2nd floor window is deterioring and part of it is missing plus fr
Jan 11, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Hazardous
Stop work order no.3216 supervision/ using of rigging equipment w.out a special rigger's license rem: obtain license
May 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs records.3 story apt # 4 has no secondary means of egress & no sprinkler system. remedy:restore premises to legal condition.
Mar 22, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records.2sty and 3sty apt sub divided into 2 separate apt, no second means of egress for . sty apt. remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy.
Feb 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is in that in front of bldg there are numerous cracks thru-out wall also masonary stucco on bldg is falling off of bldg.all wood at roof level is rotten & necessary
Aug 8, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BROKEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt GRD
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt GRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt GRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt GRD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 14, 2020 · Apt GRD
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 26, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Dec 26, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt GRD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt GRNDF
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt GRNDF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt GRNDF
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Mar 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,136 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,491 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1137 / 12
- Assessed value
- $190,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic District
HPD registration #825814, last renewed Apr 14, 2025.
Questions about 555 Carlton Avenue
Who owns 555 Carlton Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bruce Allan Orwall 2025 Revocable Living Trust.
Does 555 Carlton Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 Carlton 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 555 Carlton Avenue built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 Carlton Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.