681 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02758-0027Map
Owner of record: 681 Realty LLC
681 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 681 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 70
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 46
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 70
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window sash from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
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) ceiling, 1st window sash from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft observed at east wall inside sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing corroded brace, connecting gosseneck ladder to the wall at fire escape at north , 4th story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes,household items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Open
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,763 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2758 / 27
- Assessed value
- $711,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310543, last renewed Dec 10, 2024.
Questions about 681 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 681 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 681 Realty LLC.
Does 681 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.
Is 681 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 681 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 681 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.