679 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02758-0028Map
Owner of record: Griffin Building Corporation
679 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 35 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Griffin Building Corporation. HPD has recorded 223 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 223
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 223
- 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 - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 4B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 ,
Jun 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at east wall leading to yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 29, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing on wall. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx 4 sq.ft.) in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx 6 sq.ft.) in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 15, 2013 · Apt A2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 4a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 4a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective peeling and cracked porcelain and enamel glaze in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling approx. 10 sq.ft. and all walls 10 sq.ft. each in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutheon plate at ceiling at the steam rise in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood rotted window frame in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 4a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ...... in the entrance located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 5C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ..... in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 7D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt D3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 6D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 20, 2010 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Windows
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 5A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 2E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 24,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2758 / 28
- Assessed value
- $946,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #370584, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.
Questions about 679 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 679 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Griffin Building Corporation.
Does 679 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 223 housing violations at this property.
Is 679 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 679 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 679 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 35 residential units and 36 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.