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551 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01217-0080Map

Owner of record: Zachary B. Levin, As Trustee

551 St Marks Avenue is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zachary B. Levin, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2022. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2022

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 · 22

  • I

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents in rear of building yard

    Apr 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building

    Aug 19, 2011

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt aa, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt AA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to fixtures to all stories at public hall

    Aug 12, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt aa, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt AA

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Aug 12, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 29, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply at entire building

    Jun 8, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in arpartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures inadequate hot water 60degree in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt bldg, 2nd story

    May 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas supply to entire bldg in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 2nd story

    May 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 2nd story

    May 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose east post at stoop front of building , 1st story

    May 22, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to the fixtures at all stys at public halls

    May 15, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose balustrade at at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 15, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and tiled floor of the intermediate landing at front entrance to building

    May 15, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 4, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 21, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to ocmply w/ the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/ the dob for nov #34917672z issued on 062111 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for occupancy conditions remedy file a c of c

    Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/ the dob for nov #34920981j issued on 081011 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for failure to maintain. remedy file a c of c

    Jan 26, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dept.of bldgs records.bldg converted from private dwelling to multiple dwelling-3-story 2-class "a"apt.convereted into (7)-b rooms thru/out all storys.no essential s

    Aug 12, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. note: front porch is in disrepair w/rotted wood floor/& support joists. holes in walking surface (tiles) remedy: maintain & make safe.

    Aug 10, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: front porch approx 20ft long x 4.5 ft wide has rotted plywood subfloor & rotted beams (2x4's) portion of floor,directly in front of bldg entry door,has

    Jun 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: hpd #374851 lists bldg as a 3 story,2 units premises. at time of inspection,fls 1 thru 3 converted into sro's & basement occupied -

    Jun 21, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect is rotten wood beams at front porch also porch sinking and is supported by temporary wood sharing also front steps cracked and spalling at various location and in desrepair at

    Dec 15, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 5, 2012 · Apt YY

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt AA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 12, 2011 · Apt AA

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 7, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 20, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 13, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 3, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 2, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 2, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2010 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt GRND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 6, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt FIRE

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,312 ft²
Lot area
2,281 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1217 / 80
Assessed value
$120,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #819184, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 551 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 551 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zachary B. Levin, As Trustee.

Does 551 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 St Marks 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 551 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 St Marks 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.