508 New Jersey Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03789-0048Map
Owner of record: Suggs, William M Jr
508 New Jersey Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Suggs, William M Jr. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 13 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 34
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 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 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 25, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above window frame in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at window frame in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Jan 15, 2020
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door -- in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 23, 2018 · Apt 1
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 19, 2018
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Apr 14, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Oct 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator pulling away from south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable , 1st story, apartment
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 1st story, apartment
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 1st story, apartment
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east, the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 1st, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink at kitchen, 1st story, apartment
May 5, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 6, 1993
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. use of prohibiteddoor &/or hardware as per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: main entrance hardware is broken & defective causing door to be in constant locked
Aug 4, 2013 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. owner is doing major renovation throughout building without permits. from 1st fl to 3rd fl . installed new steel staricases from 1st fl to 3rd fl. replaced old heating system with new com
Jan 8, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records indicate premesis is a 3 family premesis is now altered for occupancy as a 3 family 6 sro's altera
Jul 20, 2002 · Penalty $14,300
Resolve - Hazardous
Defective stair threads throughout crack of and broken stair threads throughoutstair on interior of premesis remedy make all necessary repairs forth with
Jul 20, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain 2 fl apt holes in floor loose flooring bathroom ceiling exposed 3 fl defective floory in community kitchen and hallway 1st floor fire rating missing at rear of hallway ceiling remedy make al
Jul 20, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrasry to that allowed by c of o or dob records.3story apt.sub-divided into (4)"b"rms.kitchen & bathroom used as community facilities
Mar 19, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records 2 story apartment changed from ordinary use of an class a apartment to single room occupancy kitchen and bathroo
Feb 11, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept of building records ub#3192/ premises change form vacant to occupied throughout. remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy or discontinue the illegal occupancy.
Jun 18, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Floor
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - General
Locks
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - General
Locks
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 29, 2012 · Apt 1ST
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3789 / 48
- Assessed value
- $60,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348781, last renewed Oct 17, 2023.
Questions about 508 New Jersey Avenue
Who owns 508 New Jersey Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Suggs, William M Jr.
Does 508 New Jersey Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 508 New Jersey 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 508 New Jersey Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 508 New Jersey Avenue?
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.