185 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02359-0023Map
Owner of record: 5 Lika LLC
185 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 5 Lika LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
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 · 36
- 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 20, 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 29, 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 22, 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 24, 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 15, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall stairs
Feb 13, 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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 13, 2016
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 - 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
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 -- on wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 13, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 29, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarted plaster walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 29, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 minimum required
Aug 26, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 8, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Mailbox
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 30, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,244 ft²
- Lot area
- 783 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2359 / 23
- Assessed value
- $204,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352647, last renewed May 5, 2017.
Questions about 185 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 185 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5 Lika LLC.
Does 185 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 185 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 185 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 185 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.