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
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 · 22
- 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 17, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents in rear of building yard
Apr 6, 2012
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 entire building
Aug 19, 2011
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to fixtures to all stories at public hall
Aug 12, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply at entire building
Jun 8, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose east post at stoop front of building , 1st story
May 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to the fixtures at all stys at public halls
May 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade at at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 15, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.