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500 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03382-0040Map

Owner of record: Cheung, Richard

500 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Cheung, Richard. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 24 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • 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.

    May 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts(light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    No guard rails at 2nd floor balcony opening. it is an approx drop of 10-16 ft. remedy: provide guard rails.

    Jan 12, 2005 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. new buildings being constructed. construction site is accessible from rear yard of homes (occupied) on jefferson ave. drops in

    Jan 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect noted- various debris being stored at front at rear of premise; debris includes but not limited to wood, metal and other debris. remedy: remove debris.

    Jan 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No job site fence - no job site fence on side adjacent to rear yard ofhomes on jefferson ave. remedy: provide job site fence.

    Jan 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect noted various debris being stored at front & rear of premise debris includes but not limited to wood, blocks & other debris remedy: remove debris

    Sep 13, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3FL

    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 (C0)
Year built
2006
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,925 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3382 / 40
Assessed value
$74,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #380477, last renewed Oct 21, 2011.

Questions about 500 Central Avenue

Who owns 500 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheung, Richard.

Does 500 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 500 Central 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 500 Central Avenue built?

City records list 2006 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 500 Central Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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