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
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 · 48
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2024
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 20, 2023
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 30, 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 7, 2022
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.
Mar 9, 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.
Mar 9, 2022
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.
Apr 19, 2021
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 19, 2021
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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 38 more ↓
- 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.
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 8, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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, 2016
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.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 1 more ↓
- 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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.