512 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03789-0049Map

512 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 Brown, Mercedes. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 31

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 17

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
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
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 11, 2024
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 24, 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
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
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 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
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 12, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
Nov 28, 2017
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 14, 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 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 19, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
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 dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north and east walls, approx 30 square feet in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2012 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

Construction other optional
Work without permit. stop all work immediately. work noted: demolition work on roof - and 1st & 2nd floors remedy: obtain permits
Aug 10, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Construction other optional
Work without a permit. removed partitions and installed new metal and wood studs. reduce window opening in front and installed new brick wall remedy: obtain permit
Aug 9, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 21, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Jul 17, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 6, 1993
V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. planting area removed at front of dwelling replaced w/concrete creating an illegal parking pad. no parking sign observed in front of premises.
Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $300
Active
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without obtaining a valid c of o alt #30105377601 ub#3193/93 structure occupied at 2nd and third story.remedy:obtain a valid c of o discontinue the illegal occupancy.
Dec 11, 2001 · Penalty $350
Active
Hazardous
Work without permit. stop all work immediately. work noted: demolitionwork on roof and 1st and 2nd floors. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 10, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintian building interior and exterior walls:defects are:roof and interior walls damage by fire protion of roof callaspe and missing remaining portion of roof interior wall,fl are rooted and paritio
Jul 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Mar 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jan 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Mold
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt 1
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: 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 / 49
Assessed value: $60,480
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #326005, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 512 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 512 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Mercedes.

Does 512 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 512 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 512 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 512 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.