524 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02761-0012Map
Owner of record: 524 Metropolitan LLC
524 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 524 Metropolitan LLC. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 6 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 24
- HPD complaints
- 17
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 31
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at upper sash of fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at upper sash of 2nd and 3rd window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at lower sash window at west wall from 1st to 2nd story at public hall stairs
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
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
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of standing radiator at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 5th story
Dec 22, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective missing angle iron at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective riser air valve in the bathroom located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2014 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wire at ceiling 3rd and 5th stories at public hall stairs
Dec 10, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the front and rear fire escapes at all stories.
Dec 10, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock to building.
Dec 10, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- 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 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 24
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35102842l issued on 10/29/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jan 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35066087l. rmdy: comply with commissioner's order.
Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35102842l. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35066087l issued on 6/13/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jan 19, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts:failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.failed to correct the condition cited in nov# 35066087l.(bulleit bourbon).rem:comply w/comm's order.
Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district.(bulleit boubon)rem:remove illegal sign.
Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district.(bulleit bourbon)rem:remove illegal sign.
Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts:failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.failed to correct the condition cited in nov# 35102842l.(bulleit bourbon).rem:comply w/comm's order.
Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district (bulleit frontier whiskey) rmdy: remove illegal sign.
Apr 8, 2015 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o permit.work noted:installation of new electrical bx cables observed @ public hallway & apt #13.new electrical line installed to connected condesing units @ roof & bldg apt.work observed @ 1:
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $250
Active
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- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const documents &/or approved amendemtns.noted:observed @ time of insp @ roof level installation metal(i)beams place it on top of the parapet wall to support mechanical a/c uni
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to post permit for work @ premises.noted ongoing const operations @ premises under job's #340149100 alt & 321053872 w/o permises to post any permit @ the entire bldg.rem:post permits.
Dec 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans of @ job site @ time of insp.noted ongoing renovations @ the bldg under job #340149100 w/(mele)worker @ apt #13 w/o approved plans @ site.work completed 60%.rem:stop a
Dec 10, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Plumbing work w/o permit.noted observed @ time of insp @ apt #13 ongoing plumbing work @ kitchen & bathroom w/o premises obtain permit.rem:stop all plumbing work-make site safe obtain permies.
Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 zone "adida #mizxflux" remedy: remove illegal sign.
Nov 18, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district. (bulleit bourbon). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (bulleit bourbon). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
Oct 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 district. (bulleit bourbon). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Oct 29, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit.installed 3 signs for "yola's cafe" all accessory business signs.one sign projects from bldg wall.rem:obtain all neccessary permits or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jun 27, 2014 · Penalty $100
Active - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 zone. (red bull). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c2-4 zone. (red bull). remedy: remove illegal sign.
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (red bull). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
Jun 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
B201 - weil mclain boiler installed with out permit. file for proper permits.
Jan 2, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
B254,4,15,6,34,38,50. 4-missing manual reset low water cut off; 6-safety relief valve discharge needs to be piped to the floor; 15-seal holes in boiler rom; 34-boiler room door not self-closing; 30-no fit venti
Jan 2, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 18, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt 18
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 18
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 14,117 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,287 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2761 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,716,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #385199, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 524 Metropolitan Avenue
Who owns 524 Metropolitan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 524 Metropolitan LLC.
Does 524 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 Metropolitan Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 524 Metropolitan Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 Metropolitan Avenue?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.