557 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02756-0037Map
Owner of record: Resit Dodic
557 Metropolitan Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Resit Dodic. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 105
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 · 27
- 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
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Apr 11, 2024
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 24, 2023
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 1, 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 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 - 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
Oct 21, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall 20 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination , at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at west
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower window sashes in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at west
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower window sashes in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at west
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
May 11, 2016 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum temperature limits in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at skylight, 4th story public hall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items, 4th story public hall at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2010
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall appx. 8 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - 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, 4th story, apartment at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit the windows at lower sash in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted at front of the premises store front removed wall erected w/ 2 windows app 4ft x 4ft and 2 entrance doors one at front 2nd from public hallway contrary to c/o #68769 rem: obtain permits
Nov 13, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 19, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,854 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2756 / 37
- Assessed value
- $1,156,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347901, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 557 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 557 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Resit Dodic.
Does 557 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 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 557 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 557 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.