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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
34
About 97% of the building's 35 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 · 223

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 24, 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Mar 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.