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623 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02757-0026Map

Owner of record: David Wiess INC

623 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is David Wiess INC. HPD has recorded 353 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
353
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
622

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 353

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at 1st radiator on east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key oprated lock installed at door leading to fire escape room in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 19, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 19, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutchen plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not operable in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector not operable in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 8, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods building front north stack at fire escape at east

    Jun 8, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing standard at 2nd story balcany, 3rd story balcany and 4th story balcany, at 1st fire escape from east at north

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain at east yard

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at lower sash at fire escape window (1st from east at north) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at lower base cabinet (2nd from east at south) in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 16, 2023

    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 29, 2023

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dead bolt lock installed in reverse, tenant needs key to operate in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north , south, east and west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , north, west, south and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north, west, south, and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the foyer located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and west walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall and floor in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 30, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    Right of entry denied at above address to inspect plumbing work under application #321359784. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Oct 21, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under plumbing application #320800969 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Oct 7, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    No permit for work performed in apartment 20 on 5th floor. permit # 321359784 is for the 6th floor, obtain permit

    Jan 6, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35322655k issued on 051/22/18 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain buildin

    Jun 10, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at exp#1 under the 2nd fl fire escape landing there 2 large cracks (1 on each side)approx 2'each. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    May 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans @jobsite @time of inspection observed @at#20 5th flr,work in progress(11-general construction including interior(de wo);2 electrical including new wiring &fixtures.noted:1.no e

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit on gas line time of inspection 1150am.@ time of inspection i observed new gas piping from gas meter to old boiler.no permit on dob record to perform this job ewn filed 3/16/16 says register bo

    Apr 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & cert by dob time of inspection 1150am @ time of inspection i observed new gas piping from gas meter to boiler no permit on dob record to perform this job.all gas valv

    Apr 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior & interior wall.side stucco wall @ 4 & 5flr have approx 1/4"wide crack running around existing wall repair.also the interior @ apt#15 & #19 several hairline cracks & water dama

    Jan 18, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. use of prohibited hardware. at rear exit door, 2nd egress/exit door locked with padlocksremedy: provide legal hardware & egress.

    Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Misc 1001.3 failure to maintain egress clear & unobstructed @ front ofpremises fire escape drop ladder, obstructed by 4' metal fence @ frontof premises.rem:maintain egress/remove obstruction.

    Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use prob door/hardwareper bc 10-8.18;27-371(j). metal swinging gate installed at rear (west)egress door at first floor of bldg is chained & padlocked blocking flo

    May 21, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    B201,50a,b. 50a. work w/o a permit 28-105.1. 50b. no work permit filedw/dob for replacement all the boiler section.

    Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,15,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,36. 50a. check valve missing on feed water line. 50b. install clean out on chimney base. 50c. boiler room not a storage room. 50d. deep hole glass missing back of boiler. 50e. pipe back

    Jan 5, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware.note:in case of an emergency in rear apts of bldg.,1st flr exit door is useless due to door is bolt & padlock.failure to use panic hardware where required by law.note:no panic hardware o

    Mar 23, 2005 · Penalty $360

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit-harzardous.note:steel beams with deck approx.20x10' metal tubing with cables and antennas illegally erected at various locations on roof.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or obtain a perm

    Mar 14, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 16, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 19

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
22
Building area
18,957 ft²
Lot area
4,362 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2757 / 26
Assessed value
$982,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #329041, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 623 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 623 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Wiess INC.

Does 623 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 353 housing violations at this property.

Is 623 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 623 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 623 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 22 residential units.

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