505 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02010-0019Map
Owner of record: Moore, Edwin J II
505 Vanderbilt Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Moore, Edwin J II. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 146
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 146
- 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 6, 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
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.
Jun 11, 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 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp if 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 27, 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 14, 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 2, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 13, 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.
Nov 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent
Dec 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door knob vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood scutlle cover at scuttle opening, roof
Jan 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door at front areaway
Jan 8, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jan 5, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal frame at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 5, 2003 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balusters 1st to 2nd stories at public hall
Jul 2, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster totals---1 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 2, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - 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 100 watts. at front areaway
Oct 5, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors front & rear entrance to 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken & jagged glass doors between 1 sty apt 2 rear & center rooms. located at apt 2
Oct 20, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling rear room 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor under kitchen sink 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head bathroom 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & padlock rear entrance door 3 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Oct 20, 1987 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell front entrance door to bldg to 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing sprinkler head kitchen 1 sty apt.
Oct 20, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Oct 20, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing basement apt 1. located at apt 1
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures sink 2 sty apt 3 kitchen. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade at 2 sty public hall.
Oct 15, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sash & frame 2 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 2 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement sty apt 1 kitchen er1. located at apt 1
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash basement sty apt 1 front room. located at apt 1
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture basement sty apt 1 rear foyer. located at apt 1
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed push button light switch socket north wall 2 sty apt 3 front room. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty apt 3 rear room. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 2 sty apt 3 bathroom. located at apt 3
Oct 15, 1987 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Construction
Pavement
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 17, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2010 / 19
- Assessed value
- $532,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #323545, last renewed Jan 14, 2026.
Questions about 505 Vanderbilt Avenue
Who owns 505 Vanderbilt Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Moore, Edwin J II.
Does 505 Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.
Is 505 Vanderbilt 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 505 Vanderbilt Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 505 Vanderbilt Avenue?
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.