551 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03820-0049Map
Owner of record: Rene Sydney
551 Riverdale Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rene Sydney. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 74
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 · 7
- 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 4, 2026
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 10, 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 23, 2023
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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 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 9, 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required;(fixture present)***
Jun 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection suggested remedy: stop work provide approved plans for inspection
Jul 6, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 13, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 30, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Dishwasher
Sep 17, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 2, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 31, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 10, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 26, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,850 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3820 / 49
- Assessed value
- $72,720
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330551, last renewed Jul 8, 2026.
Questions about 551 Riverdale Avenue
Who owns 551 Riverdale Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rene Sydney.
Does 551 Riverdale Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 Riverdale 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 551 Riverdale Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 Riverdale 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.