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561 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02756-0036Map

Owner of record: Ling, Hing Nio Henny

561 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ling, Hing Nio Henny. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 29 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Nov 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 25, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, south wall, east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    May 23, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at north

    Apr 2, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration extension added on to rear of laundromat at 1st story eliminating rear yard

    Jan 30, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure brace center rear

    Apr 23, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar throughout.

    Oct 25, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty & 4 sty rear balconies.

    Oct 25, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide vent to outside air boiler room cellar.

    Oct 25, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    New store front removed fresh air intake. plumbing work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    Jan 10, 1994 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit (work noted)(1)having removed the exterior components on the entire front of above 4 sty frame building, without the protection of a sidewalk shed (2)approx 10 feet of brick veneer install

    Apr 11, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2015 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 14, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2013 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Nov 14, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2005 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 4L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
6,000 ft²
Lot area
1,934 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2756 / 36
Assessed value
$1,060,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307274, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 561 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 561 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ling, Hing Nio Henny.

Does 561 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 561 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.