505 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03397-0005Map
Owner of record: J Central Realty Corp.
505 Central Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is J Central Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 107
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 96
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 · 107
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
May 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 squre feet at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2026 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and latch assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south and north wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household rubbish court at east , 1st story
Sep 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18253484 issued 23-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the east wall and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18253496 issued 23-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the east wall and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door
May 26, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance to building , 1st story
May 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage accumulated at building front yard
Dec 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective lock and latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 29, 2024
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 9, 2024
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 21, 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 10, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Plumbing none
Commissioners request for immediate corrective action i observed there no gas valve behind gas dryer gas dryer vent using prohibit material observed condition(s) does not comply with section 28-301.1 of the b102 and presents an imminent risk to public safety. correct the situation within 48 hours
Dec 8, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection observed broke/defective mortar between bricks at building facade exp#2., maintain exterior building wall
May 29, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct violation immediate action. vio#39032491l; vio#21-01737 issued 12/08/21 for sad condition apt 3l. remedy: comply with commissioner order.
Feb 2, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in apartment 3l heater installed with flex hose on gas line. gas valve not accessible. exhausted vent installed with pvc piping which is prohibited. in cellar gas meter room used as storage room. com
Dec 8, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2025 · Apt L1ANDR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 19, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 11, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 14, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3397 / 5
- Assessed value
- $601,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329940, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 505 Central Avenue
Who owns 505 Central Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J Central Realty Corp..
Does 505 Central Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.
Is 505 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 505 Central Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 505 Central Avenue?
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.