601 New Jersey Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03824-0018Map
Owner of record: Douglas Carmen
601 New Jersey Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Douglas Carmen. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building bulkhead door at south at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 1F
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.
Nov 18, 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.
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 - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling . in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall bulkhead to roof
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories building rear at fire escape
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts at all stories building front at fire escape
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires light fixture at ceiling vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2022
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
Jan 20, 2022
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
Jan 20, 2022
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2022
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.
Jan 20, 2022
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
Jan 20, 2022
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 at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at intermediate landing between 2nd and 3rd story at public hall stairs
Jan 20, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood nosing, landing over tread at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 20, 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a hasp and eye capable of being locked at the gate at the building fornt yard
Nov 15, 2019
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.
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Nov 28, 2017
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***
Oct 10, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew at lower window frames 3 sty rear apt 3r thru out. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling & north wall 3 sty rear apt 3r bathroom. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty rear apt 3r ramsay. , section '' ''
Mar 8, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattresses stored rear cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections center and rear cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling thru out cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide metal cover masonry pit front cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling front and center cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling boiler room cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty balcony rear
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony rear.
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening bulkhead door padlocked er1.
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty east apt 3r. , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Jan 4, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3824 / 18
- Assessed value
- $351,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327639, last renewed Dec 24, 2025.
Questions about 601 New Jersey Avenue
Who owns 601 New Jersey Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas Carmen.
Does 601 New Jersey Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 601 New Jersey Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 601 New Jersey Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 601 New Jersey Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.