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522 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02761-0010Map

Owner of record: Metro Union Property LLC

522 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 19 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Metro Union Property LLC. HPD has recorded 136 housing violations here, most recently on August 29, 2024. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
136
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
76

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 29, 2024

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
23
About 100% of the building's 19 apartments
Up from 20 in 2019

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 · 136

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt 8

    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
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide intercommunication system at building entrance , 1st story

    May 4, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 18, 2018

    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.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 17

    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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer and intercom system in the foyer located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 28, 2013 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire retarded material at ceiling at bulk head

    May 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood jambs at public hall intermediate landings at all stories at public hall

    May 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit window sashes at all stories at public hall

    May 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with pad lock at east and west doors bulkhead to roof

    Sep 28, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash of window. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing rain leader, bulkhead roof at east wall

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure gooseneck support brace, rear stack

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gooseneck support brace, rear stack

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood frame, window at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing chain lower sash 2nd to 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, front stack , 5th story

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 1st story at public hall

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box 1st story at public hall

    Aug 14, 2002

    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 1st story at public hall

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing exterior door handles, north and south doors at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Aug 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing slate tread 5th down from bulkhead at stairs 5 sty public hall er1

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stys public halls and stairs

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at stairs all stys public halls

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint stairs and balconies all stys fire escapes at front and rear

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north east and west yards

    May 5, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods out of guide front

    Sep 24, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint front fire escape at all stairs and balconies

    Sep 24, 1998

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty northeast apt 14 davis. located at apt 14

    Jun 24, 1993 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 4 sty northeast apt 14. located at apt 14

    Jun 24, 1993 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing control knobs gas range kitchen4 sty northeast apt 14. located at apt 14

    Jun 24, 1993 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame & sashes center room 4 sty northeast apt 14. located at apt 14

    Jun 24, 1993 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 11, 2021 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2020 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 14

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 22, 2013 · Apt 1

    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
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
19
Building area
14,110 ft²
Lot area
3,375 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2761 / 10
Assessed value
$597,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357856, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.

Questions about 522 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 522 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Metro Union Property LLC.

Does 522 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 136 housing violations at this property.

Is 522 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 19 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 522 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 522 Metropolitan Avenue?

It has 19 residential units and 21 units in total.

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