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520 New Jersey Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03789-0052Map

Owner of record: Bh New Jersey Ave LLC

520 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 Bh New Jersey Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 61

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker, until (1) an application and plan for the work required by this article have been filed with and approved by the department of buildings, where required, (2) such work has been completed by the owner and approved by the department or the department of buildings where required, (3) where required by the department of buildings, a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained and (4) the department has inspected and determined that such dwelling is habitable. apartments 1,1st story.2,2nd story.3,3rd story under vacate#259161

    Jan 28, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame jamb in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal strike plate on door frame in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 10, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 wall missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front court

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 8, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock on door at room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 5; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing north handrial at upper section at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal treads 3rd and 5th bottom up , on 2nd story balcony west fire escape at rear west yard

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Seal premise immediately

    Jan 13, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non compliant due to fire. ther is fire, water and smoke damage throughout with missing windows and roof partially open t o elements

    Jan 11, 2025

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. at time of inspection, observed front yard being used as parking lot and/or dead storage of blue kia sedan without license plate stored w/o valid c of

    Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Ftm building/parts in a code compliant manner. illegal off-street parking-maintained w/o dob approval contrary to zr 25-62, bc 3202.2.2.4 and/or dot specs, creating a hazard to pedestrians. observed at exp #1 a

    Apr 19, 2022 · Penalty $655

    Active

Complaints

  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 15, 2026$640,000Three family dwellings3

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 / 52
Assessed value
$60,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343900, last renewed Aug 17, 2020.

Questions about 520 New Jersey Avenue

Who owns 520 New Jersey Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bh New Jersey Ave LLC.

Does 520 New Jersey Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 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 520 New Jersey Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 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.