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531 Sutter Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03750-0031Map

Owner of record: 531 Pw LLC

531 Sutter Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 531 Pw LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2023.

HPD violations
96
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
208

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 27, 2023

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 · 96

  • 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 27, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2019 · 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 3, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods gravity hook tied to the rung of drop ladder at front

    Jan 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balances, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    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

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall and ceiling, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock assembly, , 1st story

    Sep 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrails to wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at baseboard mouldings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story

    Mar 11, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at 1 sty public hall , 1st story

    Dec 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system :door to cellar locked at cellar

    Nov 21, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 2nd story

    Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Work without permits. on 2nd floor erected full height partitions crea ting 5 sro's, a kitchen with gas stove and two 3 pc bathrooms, full electrical and plumbing services noted remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 24, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: construction of partition walls bathrooms, kitchen, creating apts on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors remedy: obtain a permit or restore the premises to prior legal condition

    May 20, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 1997

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records private dwelling occupied as a multiple dwelling the 2nd & 3rd stories apartments sub - divided onto four (4) ap

    Jan 8, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building interior defect is missing fire retardent ceiling and expose wood beams at first floor from room remedy: replace the missing ceiling

    Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved number of families c o number 18304 which indicates residence legally approved for occupancy by two families at first floor and commerical u

    Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $29,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department records indicates residence legally approved for up to six families, residence now alter

    Aug 24, 1999 · Penalty $7,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit(s) on 2nd floor erected full height partitions creating 5 sro's, a kitchen with gas stove and 2 3piece bathrooms. full electrical and plumbing services noted. remedy: obtain permit(s)

    Aug 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. illegal occupancy noted legal up to six families. note at cellar levelrear apartment converted to five sro's. full partitions walls erected

    Aug 24, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal occupancy contrary t that allowed by certificate of occupancy number 18304. occuoancy change from commercial use to residentical useobtain a valid certificate of occupancy or discontinue the illegal occ

    Aug 19, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from rms or space where required. premises occupied as 6 fam dwelling w/o providing 2nd meansof egress from occupied apts at 2nd, 3rd fl front.

    Jun 23, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a pemrit work noted construction of partition walls bathrooms kitchen creating apts on the first second and thrid fl remedy obtain a permit or restore the premises to prior legal condition

    Feb 20, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal occupancy. changed form storeroom to 2 apts at third floor with no second means of egress at front apt. occuapncy changed from store pa 780/44 to dwelling at first floor rear with entrance thru sto

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. construction of parttion walls, bathroom and kitchen creating aprts on the 1st and 3rd floor.

    Aug 27, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. hazardous defect is: twelve treads missing at rear fire escape and drop ladder (2) hand rail missing at hallway stairs leading to third story and bulkhead. remedy : replace missing hand rai

    Sep 27, 1996 · Penalty $175

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is cracked and defective second story masonry parapet at north west section remedy:repair defective cornice at above location.

    Sep 27, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 11, 2015 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 19, 2012 · Apt 1F

    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
1935
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-4
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3750 / 31
Assessed value
$267,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382626, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.

Questions about 531 Sutter Avenue

Who owns 531 Sutter Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 531 Pw LLC.

Does 531 Sutter Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 Sutter 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 531 Sutter Avenue built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 Sutter 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.