531 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01739-0003Map
Owner of record: Simon Neuman As Trustee Of The Scn Trust
531 Marcy Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Simon Neuman As Trustee Of The Scn Trust. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 31
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 40
- 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 18, 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 25, 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
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 17, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Open — Info 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, 2017
Open — Info 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 10, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods building front at fire escape
Jun 13, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Jan 24, 2012
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash pane at 2nd east window in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front fire escape
Aug 10, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door at entrance in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinets in the kitchenette located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at electrical wall outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2005 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy ramirez sonia in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story
Oct 11, 2002 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 12 5 83.
May 12, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 31
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. atoi, observed exterior exposures in a state of disrepair. cornice under fire escape is broken, rusted, cracked at exp1. party wall uncovered, cmu dislodged at exp4. rear masonry wall bricks missing, broken, and loose at exp3. poses sever hazardous condition to neighboring property and
Feb 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approx. 30'ft linear ft overhead protection sidewalk shed at exposure 1 spanning entire front of the building. this includes the additional 5'ft on right towards adjacent property 535 marcy avenue
Feb 19, 2026
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Mar 5, 1992
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: exp:1- metal cornice at 1st floor in state of disrepair, exp:4- partty wall in state of disrepair with loose bricks, exp-3- brick wall in state of d
Dec 31, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39111400y., file a certificate of correction
Dec 31, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. atoi, observed the exterior exposures in a state of disrepair. cornice underneath fire escape is broken, rusted, cracked at exp1. party wall uncovered, cmu
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at time of inspection, observed the front entry door wide open/broken behind metal mesh gate door, to a 3 story, mixed use building. noted exterior party w
Apr 8, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35495480n issued on 07/23/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Nov 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.i observed exposure 4 has no exterior sheeting or exterior.water proofing leaving it open and exposed to weather elements.in addition sections of nogging
Jul 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted sheetrock partition created @ 2nd flr aptto divide into 2 dwelling installations of fire escape @ 2nd & 3rd story @ front facade of bldg platform erected @ room of commerical space
Sep 6, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
Wiring
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - General
Doors
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - General
Mailbox
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Locks
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Open - General
Cabinet
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 27, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Doors
May 26, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 12, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1739 / 3
- Assessed value
- $486,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #324785, last renewed Jan 9, 2001.
Questions about 531 Marcy Avenue
Who owns 531 Marcy Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Simon Neuman As Trustee Of The Scn Trust.
Does 531 Marcy Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 Marcy 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 531 Marcy Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 Marcy Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.