409 Suydam Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03211-0038Map
Owner of record: Wai Lan Chan, As Trustee
409 Suydam Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wai Lan Chan, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 319 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 319
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 169
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 · 319
- 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 6, 2026
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 20, 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 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at north wall partition room east south one at cellar
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling room east south one at cellar
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at ceiling, room east south one at cellar
Jun 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and house hold item
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1r, (1st story, north-1), vacate # 198192
Mar 24, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at north 1 in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape rear yard
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to cellar , 1st story
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall , 3rd story
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall stair , 3rd story
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the bulkhead public stair , 3rd story
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight over public hall stair , 3rd story
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at north 2 in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots and house hold items at 1st, 2nd and 3rd story balcony fire escape (rear yard)
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glasss pane at upper and lower sash window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at east door leading to the fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at west door leading to the fire escape window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear yard fire escape
Mar 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration the 12 inch by 12 inch celotex tiles and wood frame at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
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
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
At apt 3r window egress to fire escape has been obstructed with plywood., remove obstruction
Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued to work while on notice of stop work order.partial stop work order was in effect 5/2/18,work against pswo was filed 5/16/18 and completed without swo being lifed.no application filed to lif
Jun 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Tampred w/removed or defaced a written stop work order. removed stop work order. remedy: comply w/code.
May 3, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate circuit over current protection device pertable. observed in cellar apts w/panels & 20amp circuit breakers that is feeding into old ceiling fuse boxes wired w/14 gauge wire maximum
May 2, 2018 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit. observed in cellar panels have been installed to replace fuses,also changing partial feeded to riser in old fuseboxes mounted on ceiling prior to obtaining permit. wiring feeding apt
May 2, 2018
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3211 / 38
- Assessed value
- $558,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360086, last renewed Jul 29, 2024.
Questions about 409 Suydam Street
Who owns 409 Suydam Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wai Lan Chan, As Trustee.
Does 409 Suydam Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 319 housing violations at this property.
Is 409 Suydam Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 409 Suydam Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 409 Suydam Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.