551 Quincy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01624-0061Map
Owner of record: Freeman As Trustee, Orin A
551 Quincy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Freeman As Trustee, Orin A. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 29 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 38
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 10, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north at west, the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door frame jamb at door knob side in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling, north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame 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
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 from west at north wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - 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) west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2
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, 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.
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of records:location basmt being used as class a apt.from:3 fam to 4 fam.remedy:discontinue illegal use in basmt.
Jun 28, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1624 / 61
- Assessed value
- $481,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344154, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 551 Quincy Street
Who owns 551 Quincy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Freeman As Trustee, Orin A.
Does 551 Quincy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 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 551 Quincy Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 Quincy Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.