213 Union Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02452-0019Map
Owner of record: 213 Union Realty
213 Union Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 34 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 213 Union Realty. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on July 19, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 78
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 · 66
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 19, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed at fire escape window with screws in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items and flower pots at 2nd story balcony at north 1 fire escape at east
May 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd stack at building front (west) at fire escape, 2nd story
May 17, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd stack at building front (west) at fire escape, 3rd story
May 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4g, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door at west wall leading to center yard at public hall, 1st story
Jan 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock placed at south lot line gate at west yard
Jan 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at bulding front 2nd story at fire escape
Sep 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jul 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Sep 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 4th story
Jun 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony, 2nd fire escape stack from south at east wall
Jun 7, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 27, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ; the air conditioner at 2nd fire escape from north, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
May 21, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner, at the time of inspection observed most of the windows have deteriorated lintel and sills. there are no window guards for the ac window units, there are st
Mar 14, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.noted:block & lot folder indicates cellar occupancy as normal use.cellar observed tohave 2 bdrm class "a"apt w/full kitchen & 3pl bathroom.tenants observe
Feb 1, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. note in rear section of cellar full partition wallsillegally erected at various locations illegally creating an apartmentwith two bedrooms,living room,kitchen with gas stove and a three piece
Mar 13, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. note block and lot folder indicate cellar ordinary and 33 families with one store. now full partition walls illegally erected at various locations in
Mar 13, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note: at front facade of bldg are vertical and horizontal approx. 1/2" wide at various locations from grade to third story. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall forthwith.
Feb 27, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 16, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 6, 2016 · Apt 1E
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 1, 2016 · Apt A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 16, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 28,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C8-2
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2452 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,553,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337140, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 213 Union Avenue
Who owns 213 Union Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 213 Union Realty.
Does 213 Union Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 213 Union Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 85% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 213 Union Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 213 Union Avenue?
It has 34 residential units and 35 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.