653 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02758-0037Map
Owner of record: 653 Metropolitan Realty INC.
653 Metropolitan Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2017 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 8 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 653 Metropolitan Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 6 of the 9 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 9
- 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 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling upper level in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 4A
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
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.
Jun 16, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Jun 13, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - 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 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit # 321154399 on 12/05/17 because super of construction withdrawal from project. stop all work immediately and make site safe remedy: stop all work immediately and make site safe. contact the borough commissioner office at 718-802-3677
Dec 7, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 1
Needle beams installed contrary to design drawings obseved needle beams installed at 2nd fl at exp#4. while looking at design drawing detail observed threaded rod was not attached to 1/2" steel plate & at areas
Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Design drawing for platform erected at 3rd fl. observed platform erected across open area at 3rd fl open area was down to 2nd fl creating a condition where either platform could fail or tip over & worker could
Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporate requirements of governors executive oorder 202.34 & subsequent ord
Aug 5, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4 supported scaffold. at time of inspection observed supported scaffolds erected w/o base plates,cross bracing & not fully planked at 4 locations. stop all use of scaffolds. scaffolds not erected per
Aug 5, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.48 maintenance at the time of inspection i observed a poorly maintained supported scaffold system.there were planks removed & shifted,debris was accumulating on the scaffold & stairs,materials were block
Jun 22, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Scaffold does not conform to plans.at the time of inspection i observed a supported scaffold in place at expo #1,3 & 4.planks were removed to create new platforms to work on.these new platforms were not seen on
Jun 22, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction docs. at the time of inspection,sidewalk shed exposure 1 did not conform to dwg,(location,# of x members and horizontal members and junior beams) needle beams expo
Aug 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3309.1 failure to protect or adequately protect adjoining property during construction or demolition operations. at time of inspection observed concrete splatter on balcony of adjoining property. at 5th &
Jul 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no toe boards. note: at the time of inspection,i observed stairway one 2nd fl was missing toe board around the expo. open area
Jul 2, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved plans noted: as observed at time ofinspection sidewalk shed is not built to approved plan that were provided to me by superintendent and competent person. rmdy: conform side
Mar 27, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Note: at the time of my inspection of a 4 sty bldg going up to 6 sty,at 2nd fl level i observed a catch platform(28-105.2)at exp#4 approx 30feet in length & 10feet wide made of needle beams,anchors,plywood,galu
Mar 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.2;no overhead protection for adjacent property at time of inspection of a 6 story building currently at 4th story i observed no overhead protection at adjacent property at exp#4 rear yard (659 metropolitan
Mar 2, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
3309.10;no roof protection of adjacent property at time of inspection of a 6 story building currently at 4 story i observed no roof protection at adjacent property at exp#4 (659 matropolitan ave) and work being
Mar 2, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site w/.exp permit. at time of my inspection i oberved sidewalk shed on job site w/o an active permit onfile check dob website none was on file. remedy: renew permit for side
Feb 6, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications-bc 3307.1. at time of inspection i observed,failure to provide protective caps for bolts for sidewalk shed. remedy: comply w/code provide protectrove caps
Feb 6, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. at exp#1 8'x8' section of plywood fence defective & collaped into site. remedy: repair &/or replace fence.
Apr 8, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to protect adjoining properties (windows). @ time of insp observed excavation work was done by machine. there are glass windows @ exp#4, no protection provided. on each flrs of the windows. the bldg is
Jan 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: bc 3309.9. failure to water proof adjoining wall during construction or demolition operations. @ time of insp, observed demolition & excavation work done @ exp#2. the foundation wall is exposed & no water
Jan 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec: bc 3304.4.3. failure to provide lot line fence (excavation). @ time of insp observed @ exp#2 excavation approx 12ft deep. there is missing fence @ exp# 2,3 & 4. @ exposure the missing fence is directly int
Jan 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per rule. @ time of insp observed excavation work done & the following violating conditions were in a very dangerous manner. (1)missing water proofing @ f
Jan 11, 2018 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents & or approvedamendments. at time of inspection of a 6 sty new bldg at excavation stage,active job site,i observed that there were excavation work for the
Jan 3, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide signs at site pursuant to subsection.at time of inspection observed job site is not active job site fence is in place at exposure 1.the fence permit has been obtained as of 05/08/17.there is
Sep 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post permit for work at premises.at time of inspection observed job site is not active.job site fence is in place.the new building permit has been obtained as of 5/9/17.the permit has not been posted
Sep 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
3316.4.5unlawful posting at job site fence.at time of inspection observed jobsite is not activ.job site fence is in place.unlawful postings are observed on the job site fence at exposure 1 and does not comply w
Sep 27, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsections. observed: site under construction with valid permit for new building #321154399 with exp. date 5/08/2018 year. (same for fence) at exposure
Aug 17, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 2017
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 12,236 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,709 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2758 / 37
- Assessed value
- $1,549,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390760, last renewed Jan 31, 2025.
Questions about 653 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 653 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 653 Metropolitan Realty INC..
Does 653 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 653 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 653 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 2017 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 653 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.