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
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 · 136
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide intercommunication system at building entrance , 1st story
May 4, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 18, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit window sashes at all stories at public hall
May 21, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with pad lock at east and west doors bulkhead to roof
Sep 28, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing rain leader, bulkhead roof at east wall
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure gooseneck support brace, rear stack
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gooseneck support brace, rear stack
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood frame, window at public hall bulkhead, roof
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing chain lower sash 2nd to 3rd story at public hall stairs
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 1st story at public hall
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 1st story at public hall
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing exterior door handles, north and south doors at public hall bulkhead, roof
Aug 14, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing slate tread 5th down from bulkhead at stairs 5 sty public hall er1
May 5, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at stairs all stys public halls
May 5, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.