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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 61
- 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 10, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 wall missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 8, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing north handrial at upper section at public hall stairs, 1st story
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $640,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
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.