381 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02346-0021Map
Owner of record: 78 Havemeyer LLC
381 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 78 Havemeyer LLC. HPD has recorded 191 housing violations here, most recently on October 3, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 191
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 117
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 191
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at boiler room
Oct 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2021 · Apt 2
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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub glaze in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
Jun 11, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing partial handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in vestibule , 1st story
Oct 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser at public hall, 1st story
Oct 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling in vestibule , 1st story
Oct 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories public hall
Oct 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing south return rail at east 2 balcony at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at north of building front
Jul 31, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ,, at public hall, 4th story
Jul 12, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
Jul 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at north at fire escape
Jun 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lock in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlets in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 stairs, 1st story
Jun 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 .. at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 13, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing uncapped radiator steam valve at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2016
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
Mar 9, 2016
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
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and cardboard boxes at floor at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective connection at gas meter ( lead pipe present) to 4th floor apartment at cellar
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal fire proof self closing door and frame at bottom door cellar stair enclosure at cellar
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 29
- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 internal hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external hgh pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 internal hgh pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 27, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Make site safe stop all work make site safe stop all work immediately contact dob office prior to returning to work at 718 802-3685
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Make site safe, stop all work immediately contact dob office prior to returning to work at 718 802-3677
May 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35134507k issued on 9/30/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Feb 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35134505r issued on 9/30/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Feb 18, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35134506z issued on 9/30/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Feb 18, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans. at job site at time of inspection. note at time of inspection work was in progress;erection of framing for wall w/o the availability of approve plans upon request.
Feb 10, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign in a prohibited zone.(seamless).rem:remove illegal sign.
Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertisting company failure to obtain oac registration # while engaging in the outdoor advertising business.(seamless).rem:remove illegal signs/register.
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign in a prohibited zone.(seamless)rem:remove illegal sign.
Sep 30, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.@ time of insp i observ a new gas fired hot water heater installed in cellar.no permit on file.photo taken.rem:obtain permit.
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equip.devices appliances materials apparatus or wiring in use. flexible cords throughout apt 2 use as permanent wiring.remedy: comply with ec code
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner re:installation/maintenance of plumbing materials/equip per pc 102.3;27-902.@ time of insp i observed p.v.c installed to connect lavatory in bathroom of apt 2.al
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o apermitobserved at 9:20am branch wiring circuirts going from basement to apt.2.armoured cables in hallway t apt 2 for outlets in bedrm.remedy:obtain permit
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Expose wires in hallway entrance & throughout basement.hanging wires from ceiling in entrance hallway.remedy:comply with ec code.
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by cons operations.noted:ongoing cons operations @ premises under job permit#340134517alt-2 observed on the floors taking place cons activities(3rd & 4th flo
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system inspected or tested.as per dob records there is no info which states any recored info for anytests or insp.rem:perform & insp.
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted.in cellar 3 power vent hot water heaters 7 hvac.units installed in each apt,& cellar w/ no dob permit filed w/ dob to cover the work completed.also in cellar gas meter bar marked #3 h
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o insp & cert by dob.in cellar gas meter bar #3 using gas w/ no gas authorization by dob because gas being usedw/o gas meter & by passed w/ gas flex.rem:perform test for gas authori
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345 noted:observed at time of inspection the fire stopping from the entire cellar ceiling was removed all the wood joist are ex
May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection entire renovation throughout bldg 2nd,3rd,4th & mezz - w/the installation of new partitions plumbing & electric at all levels. work is approx 90% complete all
Dec 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at exposure 1 front fire escape blocked w/large debris at 2nd fl level. remedy: remove obstructers.
Dec 17, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 14, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 22, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 8, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 22, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 10,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,530 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2346 / 21
- Assessed value
- $1,824,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #341617, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 381 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 381 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 78 Havemeyer LLC.
Does 381 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 191 housing violations at this property.
Is 381 Metropolitan 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 381 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 381 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.