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552 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03403-0033Map

Owner of record: Hl Central Properties INC

552 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hl Central Properties INC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 42

  • 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 4, 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 3rd story balcony, north stack at building front at fire escape

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Sep 26, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 19, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room at basement

    Sep 19, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hvac unit preventing drop ladder from fully extending at west stack building front at fire escape

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 2nd and 3rd story balconies at west stack building front at fire escape

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 mising at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    § 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of 3 bicycles and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain guard at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with window leading to fire escaoe in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room at cellar

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp with pad lockable eye at west gate leading to building entrance at building front

    Sep 15, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 25, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3R3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1906
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3403 / 33
Assessed value
$399,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #370050, last renewed Apr 15, 2026.

Questions about 552 Central Avenue

Who owns 552 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hl Central Properties INC.

Does 552 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 552 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 552 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 552 Central Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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