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527 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02756-0046Map

Owner of record: Jcf527 LLC

527 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 Jcf527 LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2022. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
66
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 17, 2022

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 2024
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 · 66

  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin (waterbugs) through-out cellar

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of locking device installed at roof bulkhead door , 4th story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 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) at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisiting of door stopper installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 17, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories, south fire escape at building front

    May 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2022 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items yard

    Sep 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling yard

    Sep 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Sep 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at bulkhed to the roof yard

    Sep 12, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead to the roof yard

    Sep 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st rung from bottom up at drop ladder at building front stack at fire escape

    Aug 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner units protruding (approx. 4 inches) on 2nd, 3rd and 4th balconies at building front stack at fire escape

    Aug 6, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard

    Apr 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of hot water at a temperature of 148 degrees exceeding the maximum allowable limit of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly on door at street entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of two free standing radiators at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Sep 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective mail boxes at wall vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly entrance to 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood door frame entrance to 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall bathroom 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 1r located at apt 1r, 1st story, section '' ''

    Nov 5, 1999 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 200 watts minimum required

    Jun 28, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet east wall rear room 3 sty north apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Feb 14, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective dead bolt lock and assembly rear entrance door 3 sty north apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Feb 14, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system vestibule to 3 sty north apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Feb 14, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 3l dasilva located at apt 3l

    Feb 14, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide lock and front entrance door 3 sty north apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Feb 14, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 14, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items etc 1 sty pub hall.

    Jan 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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.

    Jan 30, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board clg cellar thru out r86.

    Jan 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 30, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 10, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 18, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 1, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 5, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 5, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 4R

    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
4,800 ft²
Lot area
1,200 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2756 / 46
Assessed value
$1,186,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339093, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.

Questions about 527 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 527 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jcf527 LLC.

Does 527 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 527 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 527 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 527 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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