561 Quincy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01624-0055Map
Owner of record: 561 Quincy St LLC
561 Quincy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 561 Quincy St LLC. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 60
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
Open — Info 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 11, 2024
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 21, 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 24, 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 1, 2022
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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 2, 2015
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at street entrance door to building at public hall
May 13, 2014
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials at public hall, 3rd story
May 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell ..
Dec 3, 2013
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink counter top in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 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 north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, west wall, north wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plates at riser (ceiling) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser (ceiling) in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st window sash from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 4 sq. ft., at 1st window sash from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 north at east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall defect noted cement stucco missing at vaming locating between 3 sty and roof at side wall of the above locaiton c west exterior wall defect missing stucco remedy make all repai
Jan 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: vertical hairline,crack noted by side of building,adjacent to 559 quincy street & defect's in cement stucco 2 area 2'x4' & front parapet wall defective
Mar 4, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2014 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 12, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2006 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,588 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,175 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1624 / 55
- Assessed value
- $120,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344109, last renewed Jan 8, 2024.
Questions about 561 Quincy Street
Who owns 561 Quincy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 561 Quincy St LLC.
Does 561 Quincy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 561 Quincy Street 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 561 Quincy Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 561 Quincy Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.