1581 Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03495-0038Map
Owner of record: Pitkin Group LLC
1581 Pitkin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pitkin Group LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2, 3rd story
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of dresser, door and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on bulkhead staircase leading to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 26, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet under sink at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 1
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling bathroom, 2nd sty. apt. 1.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling of bathroom, 2nd sty. apt. 1.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling south room, 3rd sty. apt.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall 3rd sty. public hall to bulkhead.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls north room, 3rd sty. apt.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows to make operable throughout apt. 3,3rd sty.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture, 3rd sty. public hall.
Feb 18, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Matters not provided
Apr 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 5, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35114464l issued on 2/23/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. interior plumbing work. remedy: comply w/comm
Apr 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed waer supply,drain gas piping installed throughout entire building.plumbing permit #320150215 expires: 7/21/2011.rmdy:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condi
Feb 23, 2016
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.defect:is:(1)large holes in walls in kitchen & rear bedrm.(2)section of ceiling missing large holes observed.(3)metal sheeting installed on wall by kitchen area & on livingrm flr.throug
Jan 27, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit observed rough of sanitary waste vent with pvc and domestic water wiht copper tube there was no gas piping tobe found as noted in the complaint remedy:obtain a permit if feasible
Jul 14, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,400 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-3
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3495 / 38
- Assessed value
- $42,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #821319, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 1581 Pitkin Avenue
Who owns 1581 Pitkin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pitkin Group LLC.
Does 1581 Pitkin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1581 Pitkin 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 1581 Pitkin Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1581 Pitkin Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.