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505 Amboy Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03611-0011Map

Owner of record: Zhang, Mingzhu

505 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zhang, Mingzhu. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on July 23, 2025.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
69

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 23, 2025

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 · 48

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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.

    Nov 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 30, 2023

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    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.

    Apr 19, 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 19, 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.

    Nov 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 26, 2018

    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

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2018

    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.

    Dec 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    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.

    Nov 28, 2016

    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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 20, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 13, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 13, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 21, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed passageway.failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35577592y issued on 7/15/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1

    Dec 9, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35577598h issued7/15/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Nov 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35577597x issued on 7/15/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unob

    Aug 31, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway atoi&observed@3fl landing combustible material in plastic bag on front of apt door&ladder access to roof remove obstruction

    Jul 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway atoi&observed@3fl landing obstructed by combustible material hold (illegible).obstructed apt&ladder to roof.remove obstruction.

    Jul 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At 3rd floor landing, household items, including fish tank, plastic bags partially obstruct exit to roof., remove obstruction

    Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed at 3rd floor, public hallway along with roof ladder and entrance to apartment #3 obstructed by combustible household items. cited

    Apr 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New bldg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy. job #301565920remedy: obtain valid c of o

    Sep 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy: 3rd floor apartment is occupied. remedy: obtain valid c of o.

    Aug 11, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approx plans upon insp at above property buidling was erected to roof and noted there are 2 x 2' joist 16' o.c installed instead of 2 x 12 12' o.c (page 2)appr plats in floor deck remed

    Nov 12, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district storage of junk cars in a r6 zone contrary to zoning approx. (12 cans) remedy: discontinue illegal use

    Jun 23, 1994 · Penalty $475

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 22, 2024 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 13, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Outside building

    Gutter/leader

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 2

    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
2004
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3611 / 11
Assessed value
$73,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #381464, last renewed Jul 2, 2025.

Questions about 505 Amboy Street

Who owns 505 Amboy Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhang, Mingzhu.

Does 505 Amboy Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 505 Amboy Street 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 Amboy Street built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 505 Amboy Street?

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.