298 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02367-0019Map
Owner of record: Minnow Metropolitan LLC
298 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Minnow Metropolitan LLC. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on August 10, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2021.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 61
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 62
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt B1
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 frame at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2026
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.
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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at east wall and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at south wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at east wall, west wall north wall and south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt b1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt B1
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 26, 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
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 at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 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
May 8, 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 at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 7, 2023 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2023
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.
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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
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 10, 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2009
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 at or near mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Mar 5, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door to rear yard sealed shut at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Aug 9, 2008
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
Aug 9, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2008
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2008
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 200 watts minimum required
Jun 23, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty west apt 1a garcia located at apt 1a
Aug 4, 1998 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall kitchen 1 sty west apt 1a located at apt 1a
Aug 4, 1998 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony rear
Aug 4, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing support brace west side of gooseneck ladder to roof at rear
Aug 4, 1998
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob entrance door 2 sty rear east apt b2. located at apt b2
May 28, 1993 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty rear east apt b2. located at apt b2
May 28, 1993 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window spring rear room 2 syt rear east apt b2. located at apt b2
May 28, 1993 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Found burnham boiler 5008n s/n 65394716 installed and unregistered. registered boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Aug 5, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner improper exit/exit access doorway arrangement per bc1014.2; 27-361 noted rear exit door leading from the first floor exit hallway to the rear yard is bolted and
Mar 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted steel staircase found installed at area of rescue or refuge adjacent to fire escape rear of bldg and attched to fire escape of adjacent property for access and egress and
Oct 23, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances defects noted broken and defective exhaust vont system on roof with missing fan and diffusers opened and exposed to the elements brick chimney cracked with loose
Oct 23, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept records noted rear yard area of rescue or refuge found to be arranged and occupied for occupancy and enlargement of 2nd fl apt of adjoining bldg 302 metropolitan ave
Oct 23, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: improper exit/exit access door way arrangement. per bc 1014.2j27-361. noted: rear exit door leading from 1st flr public hall to the rear yard is padlocked
Aug 7, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt C1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2016 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2016 · Apt C3
Close - General
Floor
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt A1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt A1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt D2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt B4
Close - General
Locks
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt B4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2009 · Apt B3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt B3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt B3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 7, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 7, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 7,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2367 / 19
- Assessed value
- $801,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308503, last renewed Nov 2, 2020.
Questions about 298 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 298 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Minnow Metropolitan LLC.
Does 298 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 298 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2021 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 298 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 298 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.