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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

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 38

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    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.

    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

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

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.